Man's Hat (ashetu) (Cameroon)

 

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1958

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2003

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Man's Hat (ashetu) (Cameroon)

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); 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

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