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Sámi Four Winds Hat (Ciehgahpir)

  

Norway

Late 20th century

Wool, cotton, trimming, reindeer fur, ribbon



The Sámi are an indigenous, traditionally semi-nomadic people who inhabit the bleak regions north of the Arctic Circle spanning Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The strip of reindeer fur in this hat’s trim is a reminder of the essential role that reindeer have played in Sámi culture, which once used the animal for its meat, hides, antlers, milk, and for transportation. By the mid-1960s, however, with the advent of new technologies, herding became less of a way of life and more of a business. For those Sámi who still make their living in a snowy, Arctic climate, reindeer fur remains an important element of clothing due to its warmth. The Four Winds Hat is the traditional style worn in Karasjok, Norway. 

Headwear: Protection
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  2. Lotuko Helmet (Natumu)
  3. Brokpa Yak Fur Hat (Tsipee Cham or Shamo)
  4. Yi Girl’s Phoenix Crown
  5. Han Child’s Hat (Tiger Cap)
  6. Bamboo hat
  7. Rabari Head Ring (Indhoni)
  8. Child’s Hood (Natiyo)
  9. Calabash Helmet (Tabungaw)
  10. Kuchi Beaded Skullcap
  11. Shepherd’s Hood
  12. Koryak Hat (Penkin)
  13. Sheepskin Hat (Telpek)
  14. Sámi Four Winds Hat (Ciehgahpir)
  15. Sámi Hood (Nissongahpir)
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  17. Calabash Helmet (Kattokong Nga Tabungaw)