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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Man's Prestige Hat (ashetu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Man's Prestige Hat (ashetu)

Maker Cameroon Grasslands Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedCameroon, Africa
MediumFiber, wood
Dimensions9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (23.5 x 23.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth
Object number2011.75.3
Collections
DescriptionKnitted with blue and white threads, cylindrical cap with concentric lozenge pattern throughout. Top has a large red circle inside a blue ring. Colors are faded, but otherwise excellent condition.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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