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Chief's crown ("Misango")

19th century
19th C.
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
5 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. (13.97 cm x 26.67 cm x 26.67 cm)

By (primary)
Artist unknown

Culture/People: Yaka or Pende peoples

Medium: Glass beads and basketry

Credit Line: Museum purchase, with funds realized through the deaccession and sale of gifts made in memory of Harold Dobbs by Don and Serene Flax, and gifts from Mrs. Vicci Sperry, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stuhlmueller

Accession Number: 2007.12

Provenance

Alain Guisson, Brussels; Andrés Moraga (dealer), Berkeley, CA

Bibliography

“Cantor Arts Center Journal” Volume V, Bernard Barryte ed. (Stanford, 2008). Fig. 2, pg. 103, repr.;
Michael Oehrl, "Headdresses with Glass Beads of the Tribes in South Congo" in "African Beaded Art" Elisabeth Wassertheuer/Leela Logan ed. Museum Liaunig, exhibition catalogue (HL Museumsverwaltung GmbH, Neuhaus, 2016) Fig. 27, pg. 229, repr.;

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hats
Shaped coverings for the head having a brim and crown, or one of the two. [June 1995 related term added.]

hat
Alternate Term

chapeaux bras
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helmets
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hard hats
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topees
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headdresses
Elaborate coverings or objects for the head, especially those worn for ceremonial or ornamental purposes.

<ceremonial costume>
Related Term

headdress
Alternate Term

head-dresses
Use For Term

head-gear
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