SOLD Wonderful Hand-Embroidered Chinese Festival Tiger Hat (Hu Tou Mao) smaller than a baseball with the holes going all

with the holes going all the way through

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Overall excellent condition

In very good condition with no loss to the embroidery that I can see and truly a fine piece of work

And there is a second signed drawing titled "Bugs" on the back as well

SOLD Wonderful Hand-Embroidered Chinese Festival Tiger Hat (Hu Tou Mao) smaller than a baseball with the holes going allFound just before the dawn of the Chinese lunar new year (happy year of the dragon!), this hat would have been worn, probably by a young boy (though it fits this adult head perfectly) for special occasions, including New Year's festivals. Though featuring the faces of different animals, these are typically referred to as tiger hats, or hu tou mao, and symbolize protection for children from evil spirits and empowerment for future success. I'm not