hat - Shoowa-Kuba - DR Congo

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Muts, a Shoowa-Kuba woven headdress from the mid-20th century, made of plant materials such as raffia with beads and shells, 11 cm high, 16 cm deep, 15 cm wide, weighing 230 g, originally authentic, from the DR Congo and part of Privécollectie provenance, sold with no stand, in good condition.

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a braided hat adorned with beads and shells.

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a braided hat adorned with beads and shells.

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Number of objects

Ethnic group/ culture

Shoowa-Kuba

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Period

Mid 20th century

Material

plant-based materials such as raffia, shells and beads

Sold with stand

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

hat

Height

11 cm

Width

15 cm

Depth

16 cm

Weight

230 g

Provenance

Private collection

Authenticity

Original/official

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