Kongo. Cap, 19th century. Fiber (probably pineapple), height: 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); diameter: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum Collection, 00.102. Creative Commons-BY.

Cap

19th century

Kongo

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Kongo
Classification: Clothing
Formatted Medium: Fiber (probably pineapple)
Medium: fiber, probably, pineapple
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: height: 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); diameter: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 00.102
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Cap

Kongo

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