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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Cap, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume

Cap, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume

Culture: Fon
Medium: Cotton, silk
Place Made: Republic of Benin
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: Cap: 3 1/8 x 6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in. (7.9 x 17 x 17 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.1501
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.1501_edited_version_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: White cotton cap with two brown (faded purple?) velvet appliqued bull or oxen heads. Condition: Silk very damaged.

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