H16.1960

Basket cap, grass fiber. Said to have been worn by Captain Jack. "Capt. Jacks cap. Indian chief of the Modoc's. I got this just after the Modoc war. I was up there he wore it. H.G. Gove." This note is in the donor file and signed by the donor.[vv,6/91] "More likely a woman's cap made of mud-dyed and natural tule sheath, nettle fiber cordage and possibly beargrass." (Craig Bates, 7/91) There is no reason to doubt the ascertion of the donor, however. According to the Modoc tribal leadership, men did wear basket hats. (PCK 2007).

Used: Captain Jack | Modoc