Cap
White child’s cap with red piping.
- Accession Number 2022.18.12
- Period 20th century
- Materials fiber
- Measurements 44,39 x 36,5 cm
Historical context
This pointed headdress, called shatshimeu-akunishkueun in Innuaimun, is used to protect the head from hematophagous insects such as black flies, fireflies, mosquitoes and horsefly or deer flies, which abound in the boreal forest. This practical accessory is not exclusive to the Innu nation; it is also found among other nations in the Subarctic and Northern Eastern Forest cultural areas.
In the past, these hoods were made from the t...
- Accession Number 2022.18.12
- Period 20th century
- Materials fiber
- Measurements 44,39 x 36,5 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Michel Noël Collection, 2022.018.012
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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