dance hat
Mornington island
appr. 26 inch
around 1980
bark, human hair, emu feathers
Euro 1.200

This hat was used by men during ceremonial mourning dances. It is made out of a conical inner frame of eucalyptus „paper“, which is covered in twisted human hair strings. The outside has been painted with yello and red lines and on top are resting a bunch of emu feathers. This hat has a very special and interesting charisma.