Basketry Flat Cap (Laket)

• Artist: Kuba (Culture)
• Medium: Raffia
• Geographical Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th-early 20th century
• Dimensions: height: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); diameter: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H4, 9D
• Accession Number: 22.1621
• Image: CUR.22.1621_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Natural color. Brown pieces around the edge. Coiled, knotted, twisted-decorative twisted fringe. 4 flap-like edge extentions. Condition: worn.