Finely woven traditional fedora-style men’s hat, made from toquilla palm (jipi). Hat has a moderately wide brim, with a slightly upturned edge, and a low indented crown with a pinched front. A solid black ribbon wraps around the base and is tied on one side.

• History Of Use

  The hat has been ironed to take a ‘tropical’ shape and a ribbon has been tied around the base. These ribbons come in various natural colours.

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• Type of Item hat
• Culture Mexican
• Material palm leaf, fibre
• Measurements height 12.0 cm, width 31.5 cm, depth 34.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Baldomero Dzul
• Field Collector Laura Osorio
• Previous Owner Laura Osorio
• Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

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• Made in Becal

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• Creation Date during 2018
• Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

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• Item Classes basketry
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3289/0052