Colorful Wodaabe Leather Hat 11″ – Nigeria – African Art

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This hat was made in the typical style of the Wodaabe or Fulani peoples of Nigeria. The hat is made of leather and woven vegetable fibers with colorful attributes. Hats like this would have been worn by men during annual festivals. It measures 11 inches tall, 19.5 inches in diameter, and weighs 1.5 pounds. This piece is in good used condition with imperfections and wear and tear – please inspect photos.

Type of Object

Hat

Country of Origin

Nigeria

Ethnicity

Wodaabe

Material

Fabric, leather and vegetable fiber

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

11"

Width (Inches)

19.5”

Depth (Inches)

19.5"

Weight (Pounds)

1.5 lbs

Overall Condition

Some imperfections and general wear and tear throughout.

Tribe Information

About the Wodaabe People

The Wodaabe are a subgroup of the Fulani people, residing in parts of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and DRC. The Wodaabe are known for wearing elaborate costumes during their cultural and ritual ceremonies. Men of the Wodaabe will roll their eyes and bare their teeth, showing off the whiteness, trying to impress marriageable women.