PAIR OF ELABORATE CHINESE MINORITY PEAKED HATS

Origin: China, South East, Guangxi Province, Yao People (Provenance: Ex. Andres Moraga Berkley California)

Period/Date:  Late 19th Century

Materials:  Cloth, Resin pitch or lacquer, dyed red wool, trade beads, fringe

Description:  This spectacular pair of Yao ceremonial "mountain-peaked" hats are in remarkable condition for their age.  Each is a stunning "form object" and is presented on a custom metal display stand.  Increasingly these are being favored by interior designers for their bold sculptural statements.

Dimensions:   (LEFT) Width 20.5"  (52 cm), Height not including fringe 10"  (25.5 cm), (RIGHT) Width 20"  (51 cm), Height not including fringe 14"  (35.5 cm)

Price:   $4000 PAIR (reduced from $4400)  Currency Conversion   FREE SHIPPING When Using "Buy Now" Feature

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