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Rare Kuba Raffia Fibre Head Adornment, DRC

£780

Rare Early 20th Century Raffia Fibre Head Adornment. Kuba Culture, DRC

Masterfully woven and crocheted from raffia fibre, this rare Kuba head adornment displays an unusual feature of two ear-shaped protrusions at the summit of the cap. A dark brown-coloured cross shape is emblazoned at the front of the head adornment, echoed by a band of dark brown around the rim.

Areas of striking raised patterns flank the cross design, and long strands of attached animal hair - which is a further unusual feature - decorate this important piece.

Ex Private Collection, Italy (Mario Stella Collection)

Estimated Period: 1920's-1930's

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