Mary Kingsley's Pith Helmet

In 1894, after a brief return to England, Kingsley returned to explore West Africa in earnest, and became the first European to visit parts of Gabon, on a steamboat journey down the Ogooué River. Ever the proper Englishwoman in dress and manner, she refused to wear trousers while hiking through the wilderness. Once, when she fell into a game pit, her billowing skirt broke her fall onto pointed wooden spikes, saving her life. On other occasions, she drove away a hippo by smacking it with her umbrella, and beaned a prowling leopard with a well-aimed cooking pot.

With a 4 inch deep firmly-shaped crown and 2 - 2 1/2 inch brim, adjustable straps inside for easy fit, absorbent inner band, and stylish ribbon decor finishing touch, our safari hat made of thick and cool 100% straw will be your best ally against hot, scorching sun.

ONE SIZE fits most up to XL.

Hand wash only.