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Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Mukuba (Hat), Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
1st Half 20th Century
Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth
7 x 7 diameter. in. / 18 x 18 diameter. cm
14 in. / 36 cm with chin strap
Height on custom display stand: 17.5 in. / 45 cm
The highest-ranking members of the Bwami society wore this type of hat.
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:First Half of the 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: MOG#PW81stDibs: LU1778231622222
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