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visor

human history
  • Other Name

    eyeshade (alternative name)

  • Description

    wooden snow shade or visor. Carved out of one piece of wood to sit on forehead, shade jutting out to protect the eyes. A curving line is carved out to decorate the topside as well as red painted areas. A leather thong is attached to drilled holes at either end.

  • Place
    Northern Alaska/Alaska/United States of America
  • Accession Date
    1887
  • Other Id

    11924 (ethnology)

    37353 (US National Museum)

  • Department

    World

visor, 11924, 37353, Cultural Permissions Apply

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  • visor, 11924, 37353, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • visor, 11924, 37353, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • visor, 11924, 37353, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • visor, 11924, 37353, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • visor, 11924, 37353, Cultural Permissions Apply

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