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Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
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This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then embellished with a pattern of cowrie shells. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were worn to signal one's personal and cultural status within Kuba political hierarchies. Conical lakets such as this were typically worn by title-holding men, and expensive cowrie shells signal a high-ranking title. We've set this intricately-crafted cap on a custom steel mount to elevate it as a fantastic sculptural object.
- Attributed to:Kuba (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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