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1950.11.8

Bamboo rain-hat with pointed crown.

1950.11.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo rain-hat with pointed crown.
Geographical reference
Myanmar (Burma)
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Myanmar (Burma)
Shan State
Cultural groups
Shan
Person
Field collector Selwyn Gervais Eyre
PRM source Lucy Margaret Eyre
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950
Date collected
About 1890
Acquisition information
Donated: 1950
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter 457 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1950.11.8
Research and responses

Shan hats are worn over turbans, and are tied under the chin in windy weather. This is usually done with red or green cords, although some young men fasten their hats with silver chains. Such hats are worn by men only. [CW 17 9 1997]

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Basketry, Rainwear, Headgear, Hat

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