Kuba Rattan Hat, Democratic Republic of Congo, Based
Product ID: A0700-139
$1,295.00
About this piece
Dark stripes cut across the pale weave like a pattern of arrows.
Kuba artisans of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, wove this hat in rattan in the 20th century. Hats and caps are commonly associated with rank and ceremonial dress in the Kuba kingdom. A neat, tight crown is decorated with black angled lines radiating from a central button. The brim is gathered into a scalloped fringe of fine fibers. A blue edge peeks out beneath, and the tones range from straw to honey.
About eight and a half inches tall. Geometry you can wear.
