Leather Sculpture Casket Hat– Brazil, c.1970s accesory 24" Length

24" Length

though the details of its origin remain unknown

likely dating to the 1930s–1940s

Each link bears the trace of the maker’s hand—subtly uneven surfaces that catch the light with quiet dynamism

almost sculptural silhouette

Leather Sculpture Casket Hat– Brazil, c.1970s accesory 24" Length9. 5" Width 6" Height 10" Depth 21. 75" Inner Band Printed Size 7 Though it looks like a cap, this piece was never meant to be worn. Made in Brazil in the 1970s, it was crafted as a sculpture from the start. The leather has been shaped and hardened, with no stitchingonly scalloped edges joined by glue. Its slouched form and detailed construction reflect both craftsmanship and intention, blurring the line between object and ornament.