DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Prestige Hat
NameHat
CultureBamenda people
Date20th century AD
Place madeBamenda region, Northwest province of the Cameroon Grassfields, Cameroon, Africa
MediumWool, natural dyes, wood pith
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 9 in. (22.86 x 22.86 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.
Object numberA.1995.93.17
DescriptionA cylindrical shaped knit or crocheted hat with circular stripe patterns on the top section of the hat and triangular patterning with spikes in the center covering the side section. Color: Rust-brown, black. Technique: Knitting or crocheting techniques. Materials: Cotton, natural dyes, wood pith
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