Pam Smith Reflects on Gut Hat Details


Berlin Ethnological Museum (Contributor)
Chugach Alaska Corporation (Contributor)
Chugach Heritage Foundation (Contributor)
Chugachmiut (Contributor)
Pamela Smith (Contributor)
Pam Smith notes the inclusion of human hair in the construction of the gut headpiece. She explains that Elder hairs were traditionally sewn in for good luck.
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April 27 2023
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