Zulu Hat 3
Zulu Hat 3
Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker
Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, second half of the 20th century
Origin: Zulu people of South Africa
Made of: Plant fiber, metal, beads, pigment
Dimensions: 17” diameter (43.2cm)
From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010
Accession no. 2010-02-022
Not presently on display
South Africa
Description: This large wide circular hat is made of overlapping dyed plant fiber on a basketry foundation and colored red using an unidentified pigment. It is adorned with metal tacks and colored bead work. Married Zulu women wear hats like this on special occasions.