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Hausa Hat (Fulan)

Nigeria

Late 20th century

Woven cotton, textile

 

In many countries in West Africa, men wear a brimless cap—Kufi—as part of their traditional clothing. The Hausa are the largest ethnic group in West Africa, united by a common language and religion (Islam). This style of hat is a marker of a man’s public and religious identity. 

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