Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mrs. M. Alta Richards (Margaret Alta Richards/Mrs. Harry De Courcy Richards, 1862-1939); purchased by MAI from Mrs. Richards in 1936.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- Karuk (Karok)
- Previous owner
- M. Alta Richards (Margaret Alta Richards/Mrs. Harry De Courcy Richards), Non-Indian, 1862-1939
- Seller
- M. Alta Richards (Margaret Alta Richards/Mrs. Harry De Courcy Richards), Non-Indian, 1862-1939
- Date created
- 1890-1920
- Object Name
- Headband with spool (Image withheld)
- Media/Materials
- Deerhide/deerskin, woodpecker feather/feathers, hide thong/babiche, wood
- Techniques
- Sewn, carved
- Dimensions
- 123.00 x 19.00 cm
- Object Type
- Ceremonial/Ritual items
