Fez

NameCap

Date19th century

Place madeMacedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumSuede, silk, coins, cardboard, coral

DimensionsDiam-12cm: 4 15/16 × 1 3/16 in. (12.5 × 3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.30

Object numberA.2015.20.30

ProvenanceDonor grew up in Pittsburgh, PA as part of a local Yugoslav immigrant community. See long history of the collection in object file.

DescriptionThis circular head piece is made of a burgundy colored suede with a 7.5cm piece going down the back. The brim has cardboard to stiffen and give it shape. The top is composed of a medallion surrounded by two rows of coins, fine silk bands in pink and orange that outline the brim, with orange bands falling to the back in 2 pieces. There is a chin strap of elastic. A coral, bead encrusted, metal round attaches to the center of the cap. From the round hang six coins that attach to the center of the cap and lie on forehead of wearer. The piece detaches.