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Basket Hat

NEPE-8744-Basket-hat-2.jpg

Nez Perce National Historical Park, National Park Service

Nez Perce National Historical Park, National Park Service
Spalding, ID, United States

Constructed from Beargrass and Dogbane, these hats were worn by women who attained a certain level of status within the community and were worn during the ke'uyiit 'Root Feast' to signify leadership and role as one who is repsonsible for the sacred food of our people, that was our covenant with the land and our creation.

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  • Title: Basket Hat
  • Creator: NEPE-8744-Basket-hat-2.jpg
  • Contributor: Nez Perce National Historical Park, National Park Service
  • Original Source: Nez Perce Tribe Wetxuuwíitin Collection
  • National Park Service Catalog Number: 8744
  • Measurements: Height 13.5, Diameter 17.8 cm
Nez Perce National Historical Park, National Park Service

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