Headdress

Object/Artifact

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Museum of History Benicia

Headress from the Redmen's Organization Rituals

Headress from the Redmen's Organization Rituals

Name/Title

Headdress

Entry/Object ID

2021.099.0004

Description

"Indian" Chief headdress from the Redmen's Organization in Benicia; used in their rituals; made from felt, multi-colored beading, and feathers in colors of red, green, white, brown, and yellow; the 30 feathers are mostly 16" long and attached to a round, soft leather cap; there are round beaded medallions on each side with 11" long loops of small beads hanging down; there are no markings on the inside.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection