Mangbetu. Hat, early 20th century. Vegetal fiber, 12 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (31.8 x 9.8 cm). Museum Expedition 1931, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 31.1879. Creative Commons-BY.

Hat

early 20th century

Mangbetu

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Mangbetu
Classification: Clothing
Formatted Medium: Vegetal fiber
Medium: vegetal, fiber
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (31.8 x 9.8 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 31.1879
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