man's hat

Catalog Number 108029
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Moro?
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Materials tortoise shell, metal; silver, metal wire, rattan, cord
Catalog Description Name: Man's hat of tortise shell. Sections joined with fine wire. Silver ornament surmounted with gold tip on top of hat. Rattan head "form" on inside. Purple cords with silver ornaments to fasten under the chin. | Notes: It is possible the material may be carabao horn cut thin.