Men's Prestige Hat (Ashetu)
Arts of Africa
MEDIUM
Raffia fiber, pigment
DATES
early to mid–20th century
DIMENSIONS
6 11/16 x 8 1/2 in. (17 x 21.6 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2011.31.3
CREDIT LINE
Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Crocheted raffia fiber hat, with alternating bands of indigo dye on surface. Tufts of bound pile raffia, dyed indigo, have been sewn onto the surface in ordered rows.
Condition: some loss to raffia at top of hat.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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