Cape (clothing)

AF4160

From: Kasai District

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF4160
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo
Provenience Kasai District
Section African
Materials Raffia | Leather | Pigment
Description

Ceremonial sleeved cape of painted hide lines with raphia fibre cloth. Probably part of costume worn by officiant or candidates at initiation ceremony.

Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24936 - Dealer's Number

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