Basketry Cap

• Artist: Possibly Kongo (Culture)
• Medium: Fiber, raffia
• Geographical Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: height: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); diameter: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H4, 4D
• Accession Number: 22.1645
• Image: CUR.22.1645_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Pile produced by ends of coiled fibers extended coiling with interlocking stitch. Condition: Good, some pile worn away in places.