Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
L2015.014.001Description
Kaach.adi Clan Hat, Tlingit, cedar carved hat belonging to the Kaach.adi frog clan of Wrangell. Sacred at.oow object it is known as Xhixhch Sa'axhw (frog hat). It is the shape of a prone frog, painted turquoise, overlaid with copper and abalone shell, and decorated on top with 5 small woven potlatch rings and 4 ermine skins. It is at least 150 years old. Repatriated to the Kaach.adi clan in 2014 from Oakland Museum in California. Cynthia DeWitt is clan caretaker as of 2017. See file in office. (another spelling: Xixch'i Sa'axw)
See complete file records:
Native Loans Held in Trust
Museum Office (Behind Big Desk)
Bottom file drawer