Details
- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 19ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Raffia
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Breakage and areas of loss to a two-inch section of the rim. Thick encrusted patina. Small areas of adhesive are … moreBreakage and areas of loss to a two-inch section of the rim. Thick encrusted patina. Small areas of adhesive are visible around the woven knob. less
- Description
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A thickly woven rain hat worn by women of the Lugbara and Mangbetu tribes.
Tight and intricate weaving topped with … more A thickly woven rain hat worn by women of the Lugbara and Mangbetu tribes.
Tight and intricate weaving topped with a woven knob.
With an application of beeswax, these hats were worn by women to protect themselves and the babies upon their backs from the sun and rain.
On a custom mount. less
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