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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.

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Country: China

Date: mid 20th century

Medium: silver alloy, metal, beads

Height: 15

Width: 12

Depth: 13

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The Citadelle Art Museum
Canadian, TX

Sep 15, 2020 – January 23, 2021

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The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Mar 16, 2021 – May 21, 2021

Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Kalamazoo, MI

Jul 17, 2021 – Oct 24, 2021

Fullerton Museum Center
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Nov 20, 2021 – Jan 16, 2022

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
Dec 3, 2022 – Feb 26, 2023

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