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This hat is a very significant hat to the Fulani people in West Africa. It is hand-made with straw. It is sometimes made with leather and fiber and embellished with shells.

It is used for many different reasons. It is used by cattle herders to protect them from the harsh sun rays. It also shows wealth and status in a tribe. Fulani people take tremendous care with their personal appearance, and wearing a Fulani hat shows that they care and shows their wealth in their tribe. They are worn for festivals to attract women as well. Some drummers wear Fulani hats to show festivity and inspiration.

This hat is very popular in Mali, West Africa. This hat is a traditional West African headwear, and they are also used for wall hangings.

Most West Africans wear these hats because it is very traditional and shows strong cultural signifigance. It shows that that person has strong cultural beliefs and that they care about their tribe and religion.

Citations: Fulani Hats. Retrieved April 4/1/09, 2009 from African Imports. [|http://www.africaimports.info]

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