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Catalog Number

CAS 0138-0001   CAS 0138-0001; Snow visor
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Snow visor
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Crescent-shaped visor carved from single piece of lightweight wood, shaped to wrap around the wearer's forehead, extending downward and outward from portion that rests on brow; Paired drilled holes for cordage fasteners located near each upper corner; Single incised and burned line encircles outer perimeter and wide vertical lozenge-shape is incised and burned on center front of visor.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.1, Width = 9.5, Length = 22.9