DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

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

Andean Folk Art

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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