Minneapolis Institute of Art

Baby Hat

Hmong artist

Date

20th century

Medium

Cotton, synthetic, plastic, embroidery and appliqué

Culture

Hmong

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Many cultures create special hats for children because their heads are particularly vulnerable. Hats protect from physical dangers, such as cold and falls, but also from evil spirits that might lure the child's spirit away. Hmong, Laos, Asia

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