Beaded Hat, Kuba Culture, D.R. Congo
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Beaded Hat, Kuba Culture, D.R. Congo
$650.00
Glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton textile, vegetable fiber
5 x 7.25 x 7.25 in. / 13 x 18 x 18 cm
Height on custom African mahogany wood display stand: 11 in. / 28 cm
Kuba hats are male creations, primarily worn by men to communicate their status within the community. Made from raffia and often adorned with costly imported glass beads and cowrie shells - the shells were once currency and both are luxury items. The hats are elegant and stylish.
Domestic shipping included. International shipping quoted separately.