Yeil Aankawu

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Yeil Aankawu

Entry/Object ID

L2012.010.001

Description

Hat, Leader of All Ravens, at.oow object, Teeyhittaan clan, Tlingit, cedar carved form of Raven, delicate formline design inlaid with 18 copper discs, abalone eyes & human hair. Four potlatch rings stained green support 3 ermine pelts. The short tail is carved with human face upturned. The hat is finely decorated painted black, red & green. The hat's name is Yeil Aan Kaawu, belonging to the Tee-Hit-Ton clan of the Stikine Tlingit (alternate spelling). See complete file records: Native Loans Held in Trust Museum Office (Behind Big Desk) Bottom file drawer