A Klamath polychrome basketry hat
Early 20th century; Northern California/Oregon
The twined hat with diamond lozenges enhanced with imbricated quillwork
3.75" H x 6.75" Dia.

Provenance:
The Robert Stuart Schaefer Collection, Independence, CA

Two adjacent 1.25" long tears close to top rim. Scattered single stitch losses to edge rim. With dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age and use.
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