headgear - altte - Kuba - DR Congo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Headgear, an original early 20th‑century Kuba raffia textile headpiece from the DR Congo, weighing 800 g, 24 cm high by 16 cm wide by 16 cm deep, provenance Private collection, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

These headgears are not mere accessories, but symbols of prestige, authority, and social rank within the Kuba hierarchy. They are traditionally worn at important ceremonies and events by kings, tribal chiefs, nobles, or council elders.
The basic structure is hand-woven from raffia palm fibers, then covered in textiles and laboriously decorated with colored glass beads and cowrie shells.
It has dimensions 24/16 cm, weight 800 g and is shipped packaged and protected.
Please see the pictures as part of the description

These headgears are not mere accessories, but symbols of prestige, authority, and social rank within the Kuba hierarchy. They are traditionally worn at important ceremonies and events by kings, tribal chiefs, nobles, or council elders.
The basic structure is hand-woven from raffia palm fibers, then covered in textiles and laboriously decorated with colored glass beads and cowrie shells.
It has dimensions 24/16 cm, weight 800 g and is shipped packaged and protected.
Please see the pictures as part of the description

Details

Indigenous object name
altte
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Textiles
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
headgear
Height
24 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
800 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects in auction
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