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chief's hat; (botolo)

1880-1900

Mongo

33.1624

Not currently on view

raffia

Artwork Details

Culture
Mongo
Creation Date
1880-1900
Creation Location
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
fiber (twined raffia), bark
Object Types
costumes, costume accessories (worn), headgear, hats
Dimensions

8 x 7 x 7 in.

Accession Number
33.1624
Credit Line

The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack collection, Indianapolis, Indiana; given to the John Herron Art Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, now the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, on 21 November 1933.



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