Raffia Hat

A hat, made from coiled grass, or raffia. It has a wide brim, decorated with an orange and black geometric design, showing diamonds and rectangles.

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Further Information

• Type: Costume, dress
• Object: Raffia Hat
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 90mm [H] x 360mm [D]
• Production Date: Pre 1950
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: E. A. Bannerman-Phillips
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1950.44.9

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