Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0138-0001 | |
| 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 | |