Lega Rattan Cap, Democratic Republic of Congo, Based
Product ID: A2500-055
$1,995.00
About this piece
A cap built from buttons, and not one of them is for a shirt.
Lega peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, made this cap in hair and rattan in the 20th century. Lega caps are commonly associated with membership and rank in the Bwami association, and are often decorated with shell or button discs. This example forms a stiff cone, covered in overlapping discs in cream, amber, rust and a few reds. A thin arc of rattan rises from the crown, and a braided chin cord loops below.
About 8 inches tall, mounted on a black stand. Looks best at eye level, where the buttons can be counted and you will try.
