Lot 29: Quilled Hat Band by: Djuana Tucker

Quilled Hat Band by Djuana Tucker

During 18th and 19th centuries no self-respecting gentleman, or scoundrel for that matter, would consider venturing into public without a hat. For those hoping to set their headgear apart from the crowd, CLA artist Djuana Tucker has donated a unique quill wrapped rawhide hatband to this year’s fundraising auction. Typical of Tucker’s work, the piece is constructed with historically appropriate materials. The artist relied on authentic natural dyes to achieve the orange, yellow, green, black, and white color palette. The hatband is 22 inches long, with a brain tanned leather lace on each end, ensuring that the piece will fit any size hat!