Head ornament - India - Monpa

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Selected by Surya Rutten

Monpa yak felter hat, from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Monpa people make these hats placing yak wool in a basin to which is added hot water containing apple juice. The yak’s felt is then kneaded for about an hour. It is then moulded with hands giving it a desired shape of hat. The tapering point is twisted out from the material of the body. 20th century Size 22 x 22 x 24 cm

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Head ornament - India - Monpa

Monpa yak felter hat, from Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Monpa people make these hats placing yak wool in a basin to which is added hot water containing apple juice. The yak’s felt is then kneaded for about an hour. It is then moulded with hands giving it a desired shape of hat. The tapering point is twisted out from the material of the body.

20th century
Size 22 x 22 x 24 cm

Final bid

€ 100

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Selected by Surya Rutten

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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