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Conical hat with bright orange and blue interior, exterior shows fine woven cane
Conical hat with bright orange and blue interior, exterior shows fine woven cane
Object Number 976-56-70/5499
Display Title Conical hat with bright orange and blue interior, exterior shows fine woven cane
Descriptions
Object Description Conical hat with bright orange and blue interior, exterior shows fine woven cane (natural and red) decorated with beadwork (including flag motifs) and gold metalic thread. Blue and red painted rim. 22 cm d x 12 cm h.
Inventory Description Hat, basketry, conical, glass bead, painted, sequined designs, multicolored
Classification
  • Hat
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1969
Culture
  • Melanua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo / Sarawak
Materials Plant fiber, Glass, Sequin, Pigment, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 21.3 x 21.5 cm (3 13/16 x 8 3/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-56-70/5499

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