DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Woman's hat with sequins and beads

NameHat

CultureQuechua Language Group

Date2007

Place madeTarabuco, Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America

MediumWool, plastic sequins, glass beads, cotton, metal wire

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/8 x 8 11/16 x 10 1/4 in. (34 x 22 x 26 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2010.14.11

Object numberFA.2010.14.11

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionBlack hat with decorative white beaded front brim and long white bead edged black back flap. The front of the crown decorated with pearlescent white sequins centering red glass beads. Branching designs of same materials decorate sides. A large multicolored pompom on a white tubular extension tops the hat.