Minneapolis Institute of Art

Prestige Hat (Ashetu)

Cameroon

Date

mid 20th century

Medium

Cotton

Department

Arts of Global Africa

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This orange, blue, and white crocheted cotton hat is another example of an ashetu. It features open work designed in white and concentric circles and geometric shapes decorating the crown. This hat also mimics the wrapped, tufted hairstyles indicating elevated social status. Cameroon, Africa

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