Mukuba (Hat)
Bwami Society, Lega People, Democratic Republic of Congo
1st Half 20th Century
Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth
7 x 7 dia. in/18 x 18 dia. cm, 14 in (36 cm) with chin strap
17.5 in (45 cm) on custom stand
Hats such as this were worn by the highest ranking members of the Bwami society.
$750
