Wig (uyembe matota, wiyembe, or pulumba)
early to mid 1900s
Maker Unknown
African Art
Wig (uyembe matota, wiyembe, or pulumba), early to mid 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe, early to mid 20th century. Plant fiber, pelt, and clay; overall: 12.7 x 24.8 x 27.3 cm (5 x 9 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust 2007.1
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Garment
- Formatted Medium
- Plant fiber, pelt, and clay
- Dimensions
- Overall: 12.7 x 24.8 x 27.3 cm (5 x 9 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)
- Departments
- African Art
- Accession Number
- 2007.1
- Credit Line
- The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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