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Leather Hat Made of Roe Deer Head Skin
Museum of Ethnic Cultures, Minzu University of China
Beijing, China
This traditonal Oroqen hat. The hat was made by skinning the entire head of a Siberian roe deer (Capreolus pygargus) replacing the eyes with artificial ones, and molding it to fit the wearer's head. The brim of the hat is lined with fur can be turned down to protect the wearer's ears. This type was originally intended as a disguise while hunting.
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- Title: Leather Hat Made of Roe Deer Head Skin
- Provenance: Museum of Ethnic Cultures, Minzu University of China
- Original Source: http://bwg.muc.edu.cn/
- Object type: Accessory
- Ethnic group: Oroqen
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