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MATERIAL: Paper
TYPE: Hat
DIMENSIONS: Width: 15.5 centimeters Height: 18.3 centimeters Depth: 12.5 centimeters
WEIGHT: 43g
CONDITION: This fine example has been beautifully painted. In great condition for the age, totally un-repaired.
NOTES: Very rare cubic hat. Incredibly difficult to find these in any condition.
ITEM ID: 5378
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Yao Shaman’s Hat 1#

DATE
Decade: 1960s
Century: 20th (1901-2000)

A unique Yao Shaman’s hat, from the mid 20th century.

Central to the Yao religion are the shaman. These hats were worn during a variety of rituals, including funerals, marriages, healing, or repelling evil spirits. Hand painted.