Coiled Basketry Hat

A broad rimmed hat, made from coils of raffia, in three colours. It is decorated with stripes running around the hat, and geometric designs.

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Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress
  • Object: Coiled Basketry Hat
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Temne
  • Dimensions: No Data
  • Production Date: Unknown
  • Associated Places: Port Loko District: Port Loko (Created and collected)
  • Associated People: J. B. S. Cole (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
  • Museum: World Museum Liverpool Sierra Leone Collection
  • Accession Number: LIVCM.16.2.06.13

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