Zulu Hat 1
Zulu Hat 1
Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker
Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, early 20th century
Origin: Zulu people of South Africa
Made of: Human Hair, ochre
Dimensions: 22” diameter (55.8cm)
From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010
Accession no. 2010-02-020
Not presently on display
South Africa
Description: This large wide circular hat is made of human hair and colored red using ochre, an earthy mineral of iron mixed with clay and/or sand, and animal fat. Married Zulu women wore hats of this type on special occasions.