Sulawesi Hat
Songkoq, ceremonial hat
Bugis, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Lontar Palm Fibers
Height: 9 cm, Length: 18 cm, width: 15 cm
Early 20th Century
This authentic Sulawesi Songkoq is a rare ceremonial hat traditionally worn by the Bugis nobility of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The hat is hand-woven with very fine lontar palm fibres on a precise wooden mold. The hat showcases exquisite wickerwork and interwoven Islamic calligraphy.
Used during ceremonial rites by high-status individuals. The Songkoq served as a powerful symbol of prestige, cultural identity, and tradition.
€750,-
