Band

29-59-156

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-156
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Njinga
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Narrow, finely woven strap of basket work. Dr. Johnson's original note reads: "Hair band used by woman on the photo to the right. See picture, March 7. On plantation at Duke de Braganza." Probably belongs with 29-59-155.

Length 61 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19764 - Old Museum Number | 263 uncertain - Field No SF

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