Woven palm leaf hat, fedora-style (part a), with a decorative belt (part b). Hat has a moderately wide brim and crown with a pinched front and back. There are three holes on each side, between the pinched sections, lined with metal. A green plastic ribbon wraps around the base. It has an alternating square motif, consisting of solid green squares and checkered ones with floral motifs in the centre. Separate red leather belt rests around hat base, covering the ribbon. Belt is decorated with columns of holes, lined with metal, along its length; entire belt wrapped in a dark blue wool.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in Todos Santos in 2010.

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• Type of Item hat
• Culture Maya
• Material palm leaf, cotton fibre, metal, plastic, leather skin, wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 11.3 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 32.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Matthew Pattinson
• Received from Matthew Pattinson

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• Made in Todos Santos

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• Creation Date during 2010
• Collection Date during 2010
• Ownership Date before October 3, 2021
• Acquisition Date on October 3, 2021

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• Item Classes basketry
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3531/0004 a-b