Sombrero

NameHat

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date1970

Place madeMacha, Potosi, Bolivia, South America

MediumWool, unknown fabric (ribbon), metal

Dimensions5 5/16 × 11 × 12 3/16 in. (13.5 × 28 × 31 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.51

Object numberA.2010.26.51

DescriptionCream-colored felt hat has cream felted wool band above brim. Black grosgrain ribbon is above felted band. Two woven bands overlaying black ribbon cream, red, black and tan: lower one has diamonds and flowers; upper has geometric zigzags. Descending tassels in same colors on one side of hat.