Man's Hat (ashetu) (Cameroon), mid- to late 20th century
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Man's Hat (ashetu) (Cameroon), mid- to late 20th century
This is a Man's hat (ashetu). It is dated mid- to late 20th century and we acquired it in 2003. Its medium is cotton, wood and its technique is crocheted. It is a part of the Textiles department.
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This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Hat Hair.
It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. William Goulding.
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Its dimensions are
H x W: 19.1 x 35.6 cm (7 1/2 x 14 in.)
Cite this object as
Man's Hat (ashetu) (Cameroon), mid- to late 20th century; cotton, wood; H x W: 19.1 x 35.6 cm (7 1/2 x 14 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. William Goulding; 2003-3-1
