Antique African Lugbara Women's Rain Hat

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A thickly woven rain hat worn by women of the Lugbara and Mangbetu tribes.
Tight and intricate weaving topped with … Read more A thickly woven rain hat worn by women of the Lugbara and Mangbetu tribes.
Tight and intricate weaving topped with a woven knob.
With an application of beeswax, these hats were worn by women to protect themselves and the babies upon their backs from the sun and rain.
On a custom mount. See less