Accession No
Z 13114
Description
Leather cap decorated with circular and triangular leather strips attached to the outer surface. The leather retains hair in places and is covered in a mud like substance. There is a leather strap broken on one side.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Okpe
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 13114; 1790 [Thomas Col. 1st Cat.]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Okpe
Material
Leather (tanned)
Local Term
Measurements
260mm x 180mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Farm hat, leather, ornamented.
Event Date 14/9/2000
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Hat covered with earth. Leather geometric shapes are stuck on the hat. There is a leather strap broken on one side. Triangular and circular shapes sewn on the hat.
Event Date 18/5/2005
Author: Louise Puckett
Description (Physical description)
Leather cap decorated with circular and triangular leather strips attached to the outer surface. The leather retains hair in places and is covered in a mud like substance. There is a leather strap broken on one side.
Event Date 17/1/2022
Author: Louise Puckett
FM:127116
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