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Roach headdresses

Scope note

Native American headgear, part of ceremonial regalia, and made from the hair of deer, porcupine, and occasionally moose or horse. The roach headdress is held in place by a scalp lock, which is a small lock of hair braided on the crown of the wearer's head.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262738

Broader Terms used

headdresses

Equivalent Terms used

roach headdress

Created

13yrs ago

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