Cap, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume

Fon

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Caption

Fon. Cap, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume, late 19th century. Cotton, silk, Cap: 3 1/8 x 6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in. (7.9 x 17 x 17 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1501. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Fon

Title

Cap, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: Abomey, Benin

Medium

Cotton, silk

Classification

Costume

Dimensions

Cap: 3 1/8 x 6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in. (7.9 x 17 x 17 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

22.1501

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