Accession No

2003.11


Description

Red hat made of woollen cloth and decorated with white and red braid and black braid embroidered with purple flowers and green foliage. The hat has side flaps that hang over the ears, one the ends of these have been sewn red nylon ribbons.


Place

Europe; Northern Europe; Fenno-Scandinavia; Sápmi; Norway; Finnmark; Karasjok


Period

early 21st century


Source

Webb, Sharon (Dr) [collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

2003.11


Cultural Affliation

North Sámi


Material

Wollen cloth; braid; nylon ribbon


Local Term

Gahpir (in North Sámi)


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
‘The artefact was collected by Sharon Webb following Ph.D. fieldwork done in the area in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Interviews were made with the makers of the artefacts, these are lodged in the Museum’s paper archive with tapes of the interviews and a copy of the report on the collecting project. The interviews consist of detailed conversations as to how the artefacts were made and what they mean to the Sámi today. All Sámi handicrafts are called duodji (this translates as ‘anything a Sámi person makes with their hands’). The hat was made by Anna Berit Peltoperä - see notes for accession number COMPLETE. See paper archive for Sámi names for different parts of the hat. This is a ‘traditional’ design for the Karasjok area. Notes made during fieldwork. S. Webb - 20/3/2003.
Event Date 8/5/2003
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
Red hat made of wollen cloth and decorated with white and red braid and black braid embroidered with purple flowers and green foliage. The hat has side flaps that hang over the ears, one the ends of these have been sewn red nylon ribbons.
Event Date 8/5/2003
Author: maa


Context (Display)
On display in 'Sápmi' (Case 71), Maudslay Hall, MAA, from 26/02/2010 onwards. The display was co-curated with staff from the Ajtee Museum in Jokkmokk.
Event Date 26/2/2010
Author: rachel hand


Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2014.210 | Freezing
Event Date 4/6/2019
Author: Kirstie Williams


Conservation (Assessment Only)
CON.2025.6282 | Assessment Only
Event Date 9/10/2025
Author: Stephanie De Roemer


Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6279 | Freezing
Event Date 26/9/2025
Author: Stephanie de Roemer


FM:265063

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