Chief’s Headdress, Montolo Nkundu People, D.R.Congo Late 19th century Woven raffia, natural color 11″ high x 8″ diamater ( 27 x 20 cm) These rare hats were featured in the inauguration of a new chief (nkumu) among the Nkundu people. With its rich honey color patina, the sophisticated simplicity of design exemplifies the Congo aesthetic in woven art. Provenance: Ambre-Congo Gallery, Brussels, from a Belgian colonial era collection. Price on request
