Prestige Cap (mpu)

Artistpossibly Unidentified Kongo artist

Artistpossibly Unidentified Vili artist

Datelate 19th century

Place createdCongo, Africa

Place createdposs. Angola, Africa

Place createdposs. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

Place createdposs. Republic of the Congo, Africa

Mediumpalm fiber

Dimensions2 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (6.4 × 49.5 cm)

ClassificationsVessels

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineMuseum Purchase: Steckelmann Collection, gift by special subscription

Accession Number1890.1578

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