Wedding Headdress
CultureYakima
Dateca. 1885
MediumShell, glass beads, native leather, and coins
DimensionsOverall: 30 1/2 × 14 inches (77.47 × 35.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lee Lyon in memory of Joanne Lyon
Object number2015.26.32
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DescriptionRectangular-shaped leather head covering made with bands of shell and red and white glass beads. Fringe around all four sides consisting of leather strips with brass coins and beads.
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