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 8 September・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon9 rue de Provence75009 Paris