Hat Item Number: Ia43 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Semi-spherical hat plaited over a supporting frame of sewn palm leaves. Outer rim is of coloured split bamboo. The exterior has a geometric design that consists of four panels that each have a central three side-by-side dark and light brown diamond shape pattern to create a light brown w-line with a checker-like pattern above and a light brown zig zag line with a varied pattern below. The inner surface of palm is plaited in an open pattern. Pith knob on top of the hat is in the form of an irregular cylinder. A chain of braided bamboo is attached to opposite sides of the rim.