Kongo Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, or Cabinda, Angola Africa

Prestige Cap (Mpu)

INV-1137

Kongo Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, or Cabinda, Angola Africa19th–early 20th century

Prestige Cap (Mpu)

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Date

19th–early 20th century

Medium

Raffia fiber

Dimensions

30.5 × 15.2 cm (12 × 6 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Worcester Children's Room Fund

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