Costume & Textilesmid-20th centuryHeaddress is a costume institute of Burmese (Akha) origin created in mid-20th century using metal, glass, hair, cotton — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Metal, glass, hair, cotton |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Isabel Shults Fund, 1990 |
| Date | mid-20th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Burmese (Akha) culture. The estimated date range is 1925 – 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Headdress?
Headdress is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Headdress created?
Headdress dates to mid-20th century.
What material is Headdress made from?
Headdress is crafted from metal, glass, hair, cotton.
Is Headdress in the public domain?
Headdress is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026