Fulani Straw Hat - lrg.
$36.00
C-A046
The trademark hat of the Fulani people of West Africa. The red material and the tassels are real leather, the tan area is made of straw, and it is further decorated with hand made cloth items. It is approximately 14" in diameter making it the larger of two hats that the Fulani people wear throughout West Africa. Because of their migrant nature, they have adopted much of the art of different cultures into their own. This makes clothing and jewelry extremely important in this culture; as opposed to the more geographically settled tribes who place greater value on sculptures and other art work. They are a very proud people; and take exceptional care of their appearance. Jewelry, clothing, and most of all their personal physical appearance, are given a tremendous amount of attention and effort by this tribe. This hat is one of the few things that is common to the tribe throughout a broad expanse of 'West Africa. A true collectors item, and a work of great cultural significance. 16" diameter Made in Mali
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