Polychrome Decorated Twined Basketry Hat
Artist/Culture
Hupa
Date20th century
Mediummedium and dark brown geometric devices on a natural ground
Dimensions8.3 x 15.9 x 16.5 cm (3 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Barrett and Mahroo Morgan
Object number2001.164
DescriptionTightly woven hat. Top pattern is a light brown circle surrounded by a reddish brown circle, edged by seven checkered petals and dark brown petal tips, surrounded by tan ground. Circles of reddish brown, tan ground and dark brown complete the top. Stacked rhomboids divided by black overlay into tan ground triangle and trapezoids in reddish brown repeat three times on the body. The rim presents an incomplete repeat of the body pattern. No interior design.ProvenanceBarrett Morgan, Worcester
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