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Cap With Topknot and Side Extensions

Cultures: Nkutshu; or Ndengese
Medium: Raffia thread
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 5 15/16 x 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (15.1 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.1641
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.1641_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Cylindrical hat with solid cylindrical topknot; flap like appendages, with one on either side, and two cordlike front pieces. Finely executed geometric relief pattern over surface. Condition: Good

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