FINELY WOVEN GRASS FIBER PRESTIGE HAT. MANGBETU, DRC

Fine Rare 1930's Grass Fibre Prestige Head Adornment. Mangbetu Culture, DRC

Finely woven chieftains head adornment, Mangbetu culture, North Eastern DRC. Adorned with contrasting bands and featuring small decorative double 'knots' to each of its corners.

Ex: Sheikh Saoud Al-Thani Collection, London

Ex: Alain Guisson, Brussels

Estimated Period: 1930's

Height: 18 cm

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