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Titleholder’s hat

Kuba

Artwork Details

Titleholder’s hat
circa 1950
Kuba
natural fiber and string
4 5/16 in x 6 3/4 in x 4 5/16 in (11 cm x 17.2 cm x 10.9 cm);4 5/16 in x 6 3/4 in x 4 5/16 in (11 cm x 17.2 cm x 10.9 cm)
Museum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1985/1.163

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Description

Subject Matter:

Kuba hats often served as symbols of prestige. This cap may have potentially be worn by a royal attendant. The stitched chevron patterns resemble designs similar to the patterns found on Kuba textile, basketry, sculpture, and female body scarifications.

Physical Description:

Cone-shaped cap with flattened top. The cap is stitched with black linear uneven chevron patterns. The bottom of the cap contains four symmetrically positioned flaps. 

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