Ritual priest`s cap - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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A rare to find reed cap, worn vy an animistic priest, during rituals in an Congolese community. During certain traditional ceremonies, like initiation rites, caps like this were worn by the performing priest. Decorated with molluscs and with on top a small bundle with an amulet.. Headband decorted with kauri-shells.

A rare to find reed cap, worn vy an animistic priest, during rituals in an Congolese community. During certain traditional ceremonies, like initiation rites, caps like this were worn by the performing priest. Decorated with molluscs and with on top a small bundle with an amulet.. Headband decorted with kauri-shells.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Grass reed/shell/kauri-shell
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ritual priest`s cap
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Objects sold
100%
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