Hat

87-8-67

From: Sulawesi

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 87-8-67
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sulawesi
Section Oceanian
Materials Cuscus Skin
Description

Man's hat of cuscus or sloth skin (songko pela ngkuse). Of molded and dried skin, unlined. Worn in village for everyday travel, but not by all. Some insect infestation: cleaned and sprayed with pesticide by collector.

Height 11 cm
Length 26 cm
Width 16 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Lorraine V. Aragon, 1987
Other Number 101 - Other Number

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