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Hat, early-mid 1900s (fibre, shells, seed, buttons)

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CVL500210
Image title
Hat, early-mid 1900s (fibre, shells, seed, buttons)
Artist
Congolese School, (20th century) / African
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA
Medium
fibre, shells, seed, buttons
Dimensions
h:39.70 w:23.00 d:22.50 cms
Image description

Among the Lega people of eastern Zaire, headgear is an important indicator of social position. Certain caps, headbands, and headdresses are the exclusive prerogative of the Bwami men's association. This headdress, called sawamazembe, is worn only by high-ranking members of this group. The hat's wig-like form represents a woman's coiffure, illustrating the blurring of gender-distinctions among high-ranking Bwami members. The shell ornaments on the front suggest the moon, while buttons and a seed pod provide additional embellishment.

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Photo © Cleveland Museum of Art / John L. Severance Fund / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
20th century / Africa / mask / object / african / tribal / mixed media / headdress / democratic republic of the congo / fiber / lega
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Medium 652 × 1024 px 55 × 87 mm 689 KB

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