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Hat made in two parts: inner head support, with two red pompoms (one on each sid
Hat made in two parts: inner head support, with two red pompoms (one on each sid
Object Number 976-56-70/5491
Display Title Hat made in two parts: inner head support, with two red pompoms (one on each sid
Descriptions
Object Description Hat made in two parts: inner head support, with two red pompoms (one on each side) and red and gold twisted thread chin strap. 16.5 cm d. Outer part: shallow bowl shape of natural color leaves with bead ornamentation (five pointed star of red, yellow, white, green and black with strings of beads radiating to edge. 58 cm.d x 9 cm. h .
Inventory Description Hat, stitched leaves, reed rim, basketry head cup, glass bead designs, pompoms
Classification
  • Hat
Department Ethnographic
Date 1968-1970
Culture
  • Kayan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Leaf, Reed, Cotton, Dye, Cloth, Glass, Pigment, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 56.3 x 56.6 cm (4 x 22 3/16 x 22 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-56-70/5491

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