Hat Item Number: 3531/4 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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.
Item History
- Made in Todos Santos, Guatemala during 2010
- Collected during 2010
- Owned by Matthew Pattinson before October 3, 2021
- Received from Matthew Pattinson (Donor) on October 3, 2021
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- 3531/4 a-b
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- palm leaf, cotton fibre, metal, plastic, leather skin, wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 11.3 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 32.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya
- Previous Owner
- Matthew Pattinson
- Received from
- Matthew Pattinson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Todos Santos, Guatemala
When
- Creation Date
- during 2010
- Collection Date
- during 2010
- Ownership Date
- before October 3, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on October 3, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3531/0004 a-b