West African executioner's hat
West African executioner's hat, 1873 (c). Acquired by a soldier of the 15th Yorkshire East Riding Regiment during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-1874). Made of fur of greater cane rat, otherwise known as a Grasscutter. Worn by warriors, rather than executioners. Red shells denote commonality
Picture No
11089964
Media ID
48578120
Size
4713px x 3529px
(4.1MB)
Credit
©The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
National Army Museum Collection
Date
1873 (circa)
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Acquired Ashanti Denote Executioner Executioners Ghana Otherwise Rather Shells
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