Hat

Description

Hat or helmet and coat of woven fibre ornamented with shell discs, worn by a warrior during cermemonies before and after fighting, and at funerals of important men: Asia, South East Asia, Indonesia, South Sulawesi, Sa'dan Toraja, 20th century

Museum reference

A.1980.652

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Hat, Helmet, Coat

Production information

Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Date

20th century

Style / Culture

Sa'dan toraja

Materials

Ramie fibre, Rattan, Conus shell, Coconut shell