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Why do African people wear that tall silly looking hat on their head?
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The traditional African hat known as a "doek" or "shash" is used for many different purposes. It has both cultural and religious significance, as well as providing a way of protection from the sun. Worn by both men and women, it can come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, and is often made of fabric like cotton or velvet. In some areas, it is worn as a form of headwear, while in other places it is worn as a symbol of status. The doek has also come to be identified as an iconic African clothing item.