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Nung Rawang Chief’s Hat

Myanmar

Mid-20th century

Rattan, boar tusks

The Nung Rawang people live in some of the most remote mountainous areas of the Kachin State of Myanmar. The boar tusks signify the wearer’s status as village headman or chief.

Headwear: Power, Prestige, and Status
  1. Bamileke Prestige Hat (Ashetu)
  2. Bamileke JuJu Headdress (Tyn)
  3. Kuba Hat
  4. Ekondo Hat (Botolo)
  5. Kuba Woman’s Hat (Mpaan)
  6. Lega Bwami Hat
  7. Pende Chief’s Hat (Misango MaPende)
  8. Yoruban Beaded Crown (Ade)
  9. Yoruban Barrister Crown (Orikogbofo)
  10. Karamojong Headdress (Emedot)
  11. Dayak/Kenyah Ceremonial Headdress (Ketapu Silung)
  12. Nung Rawang Chief’s Hat
  13. Mandarin’s Summer Hat (Chao Guan)
  14. Pearl Wedding Cap
  15. Guardia Civil Hat (Tricornio)
  16. Lama’s Ceremonial Hat
  17. Plains Indian War Bonnet