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Woven Head Scarf, late 19th to early 20th Century
Yao culture; Jianghua Yao Autonomous County,…
Head Scarf
Woven Head Scarf, late 19th to early 20th Century
Yao culture; Jianghua Yao Autonomous County,…
Woven Head Scarf, late 19th to early 20th Century Yao culture; Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Hunan Province, China Cotton and silk; 19 × 32 in. 2015.9.27 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
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Head Scarf

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head garments
Culture Yao
Datelate 19th to early 20th Century
Made AtHunan Province, China
Collection SiteChina
MediumCotton and silk
Dimensions19 × 32 in. (48.3 × 81.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2015.9.27
DescriptionThis head scarf was worn by a Yao woman on the occasion of her marriage. This finely made piece features various decorations, including a peach flower motif. While the different Yao have various types of dress, in general a woman’s ensemble includes some type of head cover and adornments for the head and hair.
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