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81-11-38

From: Africa | West Africa | Nigeria | Lagos

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 81-11-38
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Africa | West Africa | Nigeria | Lagos
Section African
Materials Plant Fiber | Leather
Description

Natural wicker with a domed top and a brim. Decorative pieces of green, brown and tan leather have been sewn on the dome, and strips of leather have been arranged on the sides in patterns. There is a triple leather chin strap. Similar to 59-20-9.

Height 16 cm
Outside Diameter 38.5 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1981

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