Another stunning hat. This one is called Silaung. The production of these three sided hats is in decline as the people moved to modern alternatives.
The three sides, each with a wide stripe of woven black and natural diamond designs, the top with a few red beads, the three side at the rim, worked with a wavy abd straight line, edged in thicker stained red rattan, the inside with a round head shaped piece.
17 in; 44 cm widest. Height 10 1/2 in; 27 cm
Very good.
My thanks to Jesse Joy for the information. Jesse is writing a booklet on sun hats made by the indigenous peoples of Sabah.
Price: on request
Ref N°: 8920/5
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