Hat

Artist:Mangbetu

Medium: Vegetal fiber, Guinea fowl(?) feathers

Geograhical Locations:

• Ubangi or Uele region, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 7 7/16in. (11.4 x 18.9cm) Other: 7 7/16in. (18.9cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 31.1878

Catalogue Description:
Natural-colored in box weave with brown edging. Bunch of brown feathers with white and blue dots, attached with fiber loop. Condition: worn and brittle with extensive losses. Masking tape repairs on interior.

Brooklyn Museum