Anna-Marie Kroupová on Czech iconic hat’s unexpected role in Senegal

05/20/2025

What do Senegal and a Czech zmijovka hat have in common? More than you might think. While researching in West Africa, Anna-Marie Kroupová traced the unexpected journey of this iconic Czech hat—from Czechoslovakia to Senegal, and from politics to visual art. 

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Authors: Barbora Navrátilová , Vít Pohanka
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