unknown Kuba (Congolese)
Primary
Kalyeem (Prestige Hat) from Kuba Judge's Regalia
Mid 20th century
Woven, embroidered, and beaded cloth with raffia, cowrie shells, and glass beads
11 in. x 7 1/2 in. x 5 3/4 in. (27.94 cm x 19.05 cm x 14.61 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
99.3.125.e
106 (238) (Neufeld Collection Number)
238 (Sotheby's Lot Number)
Geography:
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Classification:
Ceremonial and Performance Artifacts; Ritual Objects
Culture/Nationality:
Kuba, Congolese, Central African, African
Collection:
Neufeld Collection