Hat

29-9-28

From: Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-9-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tagalog
Provenience Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Peel | Cotton Cord
Description

Round, rising to a point in the centre. Tan and brown. Outside: fine basket weave; three radial lines of brown divide the surface into three approximately equal sections in each of which are two small designs. Edge bound with brown. Inside: slightly coarser weave. Wide fitted headband of the same weave as the inside of the hat. Straw loops for neck cord (missing).

Width 19 cm
Outside Diameter 42.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Richard E. Norton, 1929

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