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MATERIAL: Paper
TYPE: Hat
DIMENSIONS: Width: 34 centimeters Height: 23 centimeters
WEIGHT: 30g
CONDITION: In good condition for the age, a few tears and holes primarily on one side.
NOTES: This fine example has been beautifully painted, Very rare!
ITEM ID: 5379
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Yao Shaman’s Hat #2

DATE
Century: 20th (1901-2000)
Notes: Approximately 1940s-60s

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.