Basketry Cap (Mpu)

• Artist: Kongo (Culture)
• Medium: Raffia
• Geographical Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th-early 20th century
• Dimensions: Height: 5 1/8 in. (13cm.) Diameter: 6 11/16 in. (17cm.)
• Inscriptions: Purchased from M. Poncelet Museum Expedition 1922
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H4, 9D
• Accession Number: 22.1628
• Image: CUR.22.1628_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Plain weave surface knotting. Condition: Worn and discolored.