Description:
Northwest California Polychrome Basketry Hat, Hupa, late 19th century, with three separate areas of decoration on the rim, body, and crown, with museum label inside: "MR 802, III A," ht. 4, dia. 6 1/4 in.
Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Estimate $300-400
In good condition; has slightly lost shape around the rim and could use re-shaping
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