Chief's Hat

Chief's Hat

Beaded hat done on a basket base with orange, red, green, etc. glass beads. Two horns on each side with circular projections coming from front, back, and top. Chief's Hat
  • Object: Chief's Hat
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 14 1/2" wide 4 1/2" high
  • Culture Area: Africa / Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Cultural Group: Democratic Republic of Congo / Pende / Yaka / Suku / Lunda
  • Cultural Context: Among the Pende, this headdress is known as Misango Mapende - Chief's hat. The noblemen of the Pende, Yaka, Suku, and Lunda tribes are known for wearing such regalia. the horns depict buffalo to emphasize power and strength.
  • Donor: Dr. John D Spenst
  • Catalog #: 87.016

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