Hat "mukuba"

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Description

of conical form, framework made from plant fibre, completely covered with coloured buttons, tuft of elephants tail hair, good condition, base;
such hats played an important role for “bwami” society, the highest badge of rank was a hat with elephant hair.

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Comparing literature

Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 77, ill. 5.21

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