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Man's Prestige Hat (Ashetu)20th century

Not on view
Knitted or crocheted cap in cream and steel blue yarn with dense shaggy tufts around the sides and a concentric ring pattern on the flat top, displayed on a clear acrylic stand
Title
Man's Prestige Hat (Ashetu)
Culture
Bamileke
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Cotton crochet with cotton tassel
Dimensions
5 1/2 × 9 × 8 1/2 in. (13.97 × 22.86 × 21.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of B. Rich
Accession Number
M.2012.188.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles