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Hearst Museum object titled Basketry hat, accession number 5-11678, described as Basketry hat, s. Niger, vicinity Agades, Hausa att. (Murdock 17) August, 1971. 5-11678, acc no. 2779, file code 5.3 (?) Collector: unknown Donor: Palo Alto Jr. Museum. Materials, techniques: twined basketry material; dyed leather Context of use: Man's ceremonial hat showing strong Tuareg influence; may belong to man with Tuareg wife Description: Hat; conical twined basketry hat with applique leather ornamentation; leather is dyed red, green, black, and white; red leather edge; red leather double strap ending in fine tassels; diam. hat 47.5 cm.