nacat

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Scope note
Ceremonial headdresses commonly constructed from glass beads and dentalium, held together with rawhide or thread. Historically worn by high-status Alaska Native women and girls, especially in Yup'ik and Aluutiq communities. Consists of a beaded cap and a train of beads and/or dentalium. In contemporary society, Alaska Native women wear nacat at important ceremonies.
nacat
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024