Black Wax Print Bucket Hat with Figurative Motifs

1970s · 1970s · African American

A structured bucket hat crafted from African wax print cotton featuring bold geometric and figurative motifs in golden yellow against a black ground. The pattern includes stylized human figures, drum-like circular forms, and vertical zigzag elements characteristic of West African textile traditions. The hat displays typical bucket construction with a wide, downward-sloping brim and cylindrical crown. The wax resist printing technique creates crisp, defined pattern edges with slight variations in color saturation. This piece represents the cultural pride movement of 1970s African American fashion, incorporating traditional African aesthetics into contemporary Western hat silhouettes.