Hate with wide brim and high crown. Strips of straw-like twill weave bands sewn together; conical top of straw colored and black strips. Some dyed bands on crown. Rayon ribbons attached in various places. 2 ply cotton string strap attached underneath. Rim diameter 44 cm.
Donor:
Dale Archibald
Collection place:
Chiapas, Mexico
Verbatim coll. place:
Mexico, Chiapas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chamula (purchased in Guadalajara)
Culture or time period:
Chamula
Collector:
Dale Archibald
Collection date:
1965
Materials:
Rayon (ribbons)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Hats
Function:
2.1 Daily Garb
Department:
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area
Dimensions:
height 17.78 centimeters and diameter 45.72 centimeters
Comment:
Special needs: heavy; attachments MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES: Strips of straw-like twill weave bands sewn together. Leaf like material. rayon ribbons; cotton string