DepartmentAsia
Child’s hat with protective properties
NameHat
CultureBai
DateCa. 1960
Place madeYunnan Province, China, East Asia, Asia
MediumSilk, cotton, metal beads and objects, feathers, yarn, embroidered and applied trim
Dimensions3 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (10 x 16 x 16 cm)
Credit LineIFAF
Object numberFA.1995.55.1
DescriptionBlk. w/drawstring around crown. Yellow cloth tiger w/grinning, toothy mouth in front; 2 springs w/red pompoms at each side; pointed red ears w/white feathers; metal beads, trinkets along front edge. Other emb. medall/flowers, bird, yin-yang.
Mid-late 20th century
ca. 1980
