Hats and Headdresses | Mingei International Museum

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Sun Rook, Moses, 1980s, Kamuela, Hawaii, U.S.A., Paper bag. Collection Mingei International Museum. Gift of the Artist. Photo by Anthony Scoggins. 1989-36-139.
Image: Sun Rook, Moses, 1980s, Kamuela, Hawaii, U.S.A., Paper bag. Collection Mingei International Museum. Gift of the Artist. Photo by Anthony Scoggins. 1989-36-139.
On View

May 19 - Oct 21, 2012

Curated By

Christine Knoke

Celebrating the breadth and depth of Mingei In¬ternational’s permanent collection, this exhibition features hats and headdresses from cultures and countries around the world. Simple, straw peasant hats from Southeast Asia will be displayed alongside colorful South American felted hats and beaded African headgear.