łagakwame' (Head Ring)

About this object

History of use

Worn by ghost dancer, lalulhalalh (C. George, 1966).

Narrative

"Probably over 100 years old," (T. Johnson, 1966).

Physical description

Coiled cedar bark head ring with four carved wooden skulls attached to sides of headdress; skulls are painted white. Four bundles of cedar bark strips are attached to the sides in between the skulls. Brown ribbon ties attached at the bottom.