DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Baron Samdi Ceremonial outfit, top hat
NameHat
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date1990-1999
Place collectedHaiti, Caribbean
MediumVelvet, ribbon, leather
Dimensions6 3/4 × 12 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (17.1 × 31.8 × 31.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Dr. William T. Waters, A.2018.26.26
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2018.26.26
ProvenancePurchased by donor in a market.
DescriptionBlack velvet top hat with a ribbon around the base and an bow accent on the side.
1990-1999
ca. 1875
Early-mid 20th century