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Boy's Cap

A work made of raffia fiber.

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  • A work made of raffia fiber.

Date:

19th–early 20th century

Artist:

Kongo, possibly Mbundu
Democratic Repubic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, or Cabinda, Angola
Africa

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Kongo

Title

Boy's Cap

Place

Africa (Object made in)

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Made 1801–1925

Medium

Raffia fiber

Dimensions

11 × 15.9 cm (4 3/8 × 6 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Worcester Children's Room Fund

Reference Number

1924.30

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