Miao Festival Hat
Photo credit: Matthew Hillman
The Kirdi people are an ethnic group that has maintained its traditional beliefs and religion. The term Kirdi means infidel or pagan, indicating that they have not converted to Islam. Podoko Kirdi women wear this hat at harvest celebrations when they dance to honor their ancestors.
DETAILS
Country: China
Date: mid 20th century
Medium: silver alloy, metal, beads
Height: 15
Width: 12
Depth: 13
