DepartmentAsia
Child’s hat with protective properties
NameHat
CultureBai
DateCa. 1960
Place madeYunnan Province, China, East Asia, Asia
MediumSilk, cotton, metal beads and objects, feathers, yarn, embroidered and appliquéd applied trim
Dimensions3 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (10 x 16 x 16 cm)
Credit LineMusem of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1995.55.1
Object numberFA.1995.55.1
DescriptionBlack with drawstring around crown. Yellow cloth tiger with grinning, toothy mouth in front. Two springs with red pompoms at each side, pointed red ears with white feathers; metal beads, trinkets along front edge. Other emblems include medals, flowers, bird, yin-yang.
Mid-late 20th century
1800-1850
Late 19th Century, Patricia LaFarge