Basketry Cap

• Artist: Possibly Kongo (Culture)
• Medium: Raffia
• Geographical Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: height: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); diameter: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H4, 4D
• Accession Number: 22.1643
• Image: CUR.22.1643_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Crowned with shredded fibrecap. Pile produced by ends of coiled fibres extended, coiling with interlocking stitch. Condition: good.