Sujet
Long visored bentwood hunting hat worn by high status Aleut men early in the 19th century, both indicating their rank and making the wearer birdlike
Légende
Long visored bentwood hunting hat worn by high status Aleut men early in the 19th century, both indicating their rank and making the wearer birdlike, Painted with a stylized animal and and decorated with ivory amulets the hats pleased the spirits of prey. Each sea lion bristle indicated a successful hunt. USA Alaska. Eskimo. early 19th c Aleutian Islands.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ British Museum, London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A17_417
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
25,2Mo (767,8Ko) / 30,1cm x 21,0cm / 3552 x 2484 (300dpi)