Ceremonial Headdress
Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
First half of 20th century
Raffia palm fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells, fur
Height: 5 inches
Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
First half of 20th century
Raffia palm fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells, fur
Height: 5 inches
Diameter: 6.5 inches
In excellent condition, a few missing beads along the bottom
$950
Headdresses decorated with glass beads and cowrie shells were the prerogative of Kuba nobility.
This example has a strong graphic quality enhanced by the black and white beads with small accents of red and blue.
