Head Ornament

AF1572

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1572
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Baluba | Kosh (Culture)
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Plant Fiber | Feather
Description

Chieftain's cap, protruding from all sides of cap are red and orange colored parrot feathers. Underneath, foundation is a type of twisted fiber. Piece of leather, forming a loop, is found in center.

Height 5 cm
Outside Diameter 24 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1568 - Other Number

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