Jipi Hat Item Number: 3289/52 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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.
Item History
- Made by Baldomero Dzul (Maker) in Becal, Campeche, Mexico during 2018
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Creator
- Baldomero Dzul (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Becal, Campeche, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2018
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0052