In Vodun he is known as Baron Samedi which is a personification of Saturn.

What is it with Saturn and the Hat? Do the Hats give power of some sort or protect/connect your Pineal Gland to Planetary Influences?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappello_romano

Is The Hat Man a Spirit? What are Shadow People really?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_person