Hat

50-49-1780

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1780
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc (uncertain)
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Locus Bontoc
Section Oceanian
Materials Peel | Shell | Tusk | Glass | Plant Fiber
Description

Rattan wicker hat. Red bands on border; decoration on crown in dark fibres; boar's tusk sewn at each side, flat pearl button at crown. Strap of triple braided string loops with red and blue beading.

Height 4.5 cm
Outside Diameter 14 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950

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