DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Prestige Hat
NameHat
CultureBamenda people
Date20th century AD
Place madeBamenda region, Northwest province of the Cameroon Grassfields, Cameroon, Africa
MediumRaffia fiber, quills
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 14 in. (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.
Object numberA.1995.93.14
DescriptionA cylindrical shaped hat covered with feather quills. Color: Tan, brown. Technique: Crocheting technique.
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