Headdress

69-15-18

From: Mali

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 69-15-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dogon
Provenience Mali
Section African
Materials Fiber | Horn (animal part) | Cowrie
Technique Basketry | Coiled
Description

Coil-work basketry hat, covered with cowrie shells. Two antelope horns attached to top. Band of leather bound red material is fastened over top of hat forming long "tail" in back. Three "ear flaps" fastened to hat and fastened together with woven leather string.

Height 52 cm
Length 60 cm
Outside Diameter 18.5 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1969
Other Number 15369 - Other Number | 79-3 - Other Number

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