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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