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Woman's Folding Hat
Woman's Folding Hat
Woman's Folding Hat

Woman's Folding Hat

NameHat
CultureBolivian Indians, Quechua language group
Datec. 1965
Place madeTarabuco, Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America
MediumWool, fabric, plastic sequins, metal coins and sequins, straw or cardboard
Dimensions4 1/2 × 13 1/2 × 17 in. (11.43 × 34.29 × 43.18 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Eloisa Jones, A.1971.19.1
Object numberA.1971.19.1
Collections
DescriptionFolding hat embroidered in white and silver with multicolored touches, hot pink edging and tassel with coins. Worn by Bolivian Indians of modern materials in imitation of Spanish helmet of Pizarro period dance hat.
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