Man's Hat

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Man's Hat

Mid- 20th century

Artist/maker unknown, Sri Lankan

In Kandy in central Sri Lanka, this type of shaped hat with rich metallic embroidery and quivering finial was reserved for royalty and high officials in the precolonial era (before 1815), but in the twentieth century it became favored wedding attire for wealthy grooms.

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Object Details

Title:

Man's Hat

Date:

Mid- 20th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Sri Lankan

Medium:

Cotton velveteen with couched crimped and coiled gilded copper wire, gilded copper sequins, artificial jewels, and cotton plain weave. Finial: hammered copper alloy, coiled copper alloy wire, cotton tassels

Dimensions:

10 x 10 1/2 x 4 inches (25.4 x 26.7 x 10.2 cm) Height (Finial): 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Stella Kramrisch Fund, 2004

Accession Number:

2004-65-4a,b

Geography:

Made in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

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