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Woven leaf hat with red yarn tassel
Woven leaf hat with red yarn tassel
Object Number 2004.36.65
Display Title Woven leaf hat with red yarn tassel
Descriptions
Object Description Woven hat of structured conical form, formed of overlapping mengkuang leaves held in place by horizontal bands of nylon fishing line all below a finial of bamboo strips with a red yarn tassel, interior with fitted head support, woven bamboo interlocking ring chin strap
Inventory Description Hat, conical form, vertical leaves over woven base, reinforced rim, red yarn fin
Classification
  • Hat
Department Ethnographic
Date 1980 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Mindanao
Materials Plant fiber, Yarn, Nylon, Mengkuang leaf, Bamboo, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 18.3 x 33.5 x 35 cm (7 3/16 x 13 3/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2004.36.65
Credit Line Gift of J. Roger Flather, Harvard '54
Provenance
Collector John Roger Flather (1980 - 7/6/04)
Donor John Roger Flather (1980 - 7/6/04)

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