Hat Item Number: 3619/1 c from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Part of a three piece gbariye (also see 3619/1 a-b). Hat has a circular top and straight sides that flare out slightly towards base. Background is white, with dark blue-purple diagonal lines overtop. Darker and wider diagonal lines cross others throughout; blue-purple thread is metallic. White and dark gold embroidery across top of hat, and around opening. Embroidery on top consists of central sun-like design with concentric circles around it; scallops and loops along edges of circles. Border design around opening consists of alternating knot and sun-like design. Interior of hat is lined with white cotton.

Specific Techniques

Sewn from aso oke cloth strips.

Narrative

Collected by Titilope Salami in Nigeria, for the MOA Sankofa exhibition in 2021.

Item History

What

Name
Hat
Identification Number
3619/1 c
Type of Item
hat
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Overall
height 18.8 cm, diameter 25.6 cm

Who

Culture
Yoruba
Field Collector
Titilope Salami
Previous Owner
Museum of Anthropology
Received from
Museum of Anthropology (Transferring institution)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Nigeria

When

Creation Date
during 1988
Collection Date
during 2021
Ownership Date
before March 15, 2023
Acquisition Date
on March 15, 2023

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
3619/0001 c