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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