Nkutschu Hat
D.R. Congo
Late 19th century
Rafffia palm fiber, combination of plaiting, tying and knotting techniques with textured and raised linear designs
10 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches high (25.5 x 14 cm)
Ex- Pierre Loos collection
One of the oldest such hats we have seen, this has an amazing patina, deeply encrusted making it almost solid.
$1,000
