20th century, human hair, twine, cloth and pigment, with metal stand for display.

Hat 18 in. diameter; Stand 21 in. height

From the Collection of Susan and Michael Hershfield, Durham, NC, Proceeds to benefit the Dr. Ira and Joyce Wiggins Endowed Scholarship Fund in the NCCU Jazz Studies program.

Similar hat in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, 2015.300.

Good estate condition.