Baby Hat

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Baby Hat

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Date
20th century
Medium
Cotton, synthetic, plastic, embroidery and appliqué
Culture
Hmong
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
3207

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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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Gift of Robert and Gloria Congdon

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