Name: African Lugbara Women's Hat
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock

A thickly woven rain hat worn by women of the Lugbara and Mangbetu tribes.

Tight and intricate weaving topped with … 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. less

Dimensions: 15ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 19ʺH

Styles: African; Modern; Organic Modern

Period: Early 20th Century

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Raffia

Color: Brown

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Breakage and areas of loss to a two-inch section of the rim. Thick encrusted patina. Small areas of adhesive are … moreBreakage and areas of loss to a two-inch section of the rim. Thick encrusted patina. Small areas of adhesive are visible around the woven knob. less

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Chicago, IL

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