Titleholder's hat
Kuba people
DR Congo
First half of 20th century
Raffia, natural fibers and dyes
5" high x 7" wide (12.5 x 17.5 cm )
A rare version of the Laket hat, the concentric circles appear as owl eyes, an important symbol for the Kuba
Titleholder's hat
Kuba people
DR Congo
First half of 20th century
Raffia, natural fibers and dyes
5" high x 7" wide (12.5 x 17.5 cm )
A rare version of the Laket hat, the concentric circles appear as owl eyes, an important symbol for the Kuba