Woven wool hat. Hat is cone shaped, bulging slightly outward at base of tip. Hem is scalloped, with small half circle ear flaps sewn to the sides. Horizontal lines of decoration such as diamonds, colour blocks, zigzags, and other motifs encircle the hat around a central line of women and men in green, yellow and purple clothing joining hands.

• Narrative

  Acquired by the donor on a field collecting trip in and around Cuzco, Peru, in 1978.

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• Type of Item hat
• Culture Quechua
• Material wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 45.5 cm, width 26.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Kate Gibson
• Received from Kate Gibson

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• Made in Cuzco

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• Creation Date before 1978
• Ownership Date before February 11, 2016
• Acquisition Date on February 11, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3151/0021