Scavenger Hunt

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality is an exhibit that contains 89 , headdresses, and crowns from over 40 countries around the world!

The exhibit is broken up into five themes: Power, Prestige, and Status; Cultural Identity; Spiritual Beliefs; Protection and; Ceremonies and Celebrations. This scavenger hunt contains two questions per theme, as well as two bonus questions.

You can complete this scavenger hunt in-person at the museum (e-mail us before you stop in: [email protected]) OR you can complete the scavenger hunt by viewing the exhibition online.

Link to the Online Exhibit: https://aurora.edu/museum/virtual- experiences/online-exhibits/global-language-of-headwear/index.html

After you’ve completed the scavenger hunt, turn it in (in-person or via e-mail) to enter for a chance to win an AU baseball !

Power, Prestige, and Status

1. Which contains elephant tail hair?

2. Which crown has a beaded that is meant to protect onlookers from gazing upon the king's divine countenance?

Cultural Identity

1. What type of plaid is used in the Glengarry ?

2. Which hat contains an “endless knot” at its top?

Spiritual Beliefs

1. What does the skull represent on the Monk/Magician Hat?

2. What role do the mirrors play in the “House of the Head” headdress?

Protection

1. Which hat contains a strip of reindeer fur?

2. Which hat is made of Yak fur and keeps the wearer dry in a rainstorm?

Ceremonies and Celebrations

1. Which headdress contains feathers and human hair?

2. Which hat is made from hand-woven copper?

Bonus questions

1. Which hat was your favorite?

2. What is one thing that surprised you?