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Wedding Headdress, 20th Century
Yao people; China
Leather and beads; 21 x 11 1/2 x 12 in.
20…
Wedding Headdress
Wedding Headdress, 20th Century
Yao people; China
Leather and beads; 21 x 11 1/2 x 12 in.
20…
Wedding Headdress, 20th Century Yao people; China Leather and beads; 21 x 11 1/2 x 12 in. 2005.32.1 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Wedding Headdress

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head ornaments-headdresses
Culture Yao
Date20th Century
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumLeather and beads
DimensionsOverall: 21 x 11 1/2 x 12 in. (53.3 x 29.2 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2005.32.1
DescriptionWedding hat from the Yao Culture, China. The hat is dark leather with black and white bead trim. Brown fringe hangs from both the front and the back. Date unknown.
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