Lega Bwami hat
RDC

This ritual mukuba hat, from the Lega ethnic group (DRC), was worn by the high dignitaries of the sacred Bwami society. Its woven plant-fiber headdress is entirely embroidered with mother-of-pearl and plastic buttons from the colonial era, used here to replace traditional cowrie shells as signs of wealth. 

20 x 18 x 18 cm
Timed Tuesday 16 June・13:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 239

Lega Bwami hat RDC This ritual mukuba hat, from the Lega ethnic group (DRC), was worn by the high dignitaries of the sacred Bwami society. Its woven plant-fiber headdress is entirely embroidered with mother-of-pearl and plastic buttons from the colonial era, used here to replace traditional cowrie shells as signs of wealth. 20 x 18 x 18 cm

Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
Lega Bwami hat RDC This ritual mukuba hat, from the Lega ethnic group (DRC), was worn by the high dignitaries of the sacred Bwami society. Its woven plant-fiber headdress is entirely embroidered with mother-of-pearl and plastic buttons from the colonial era, used here to replace traditional cowrie shells as signs of wealth. 20 x 18 x 18 cm
Sale Tuesday 16 June・13:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 9 rue de Provence 75009 Paris