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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