Men's Prestige Hat (Ashetu)

Bamileke

Caption

Bamileke. Men's Prestige Hat (Ashetu), early to mid–20th century. Raffia fiber, pigment, 6 11/16 x 8 1/2 in. (17 x 21.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts, 2011.31.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Bamileke

Title

Men's Prestige Hat (Ashetu)

Date

early to mid–20th century

Geography

Place made: Grassfields region, Cameroon

Medium

Raffia fiber, pigment

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

6 11/16 x 8 1/2 in. (17 x 21.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts

Accession Number

2011.31.3

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