Woven Cap

A round black skull cap made out of plaited palm fibre and decorated with coils, circles of plaited fibre, and a tufted crest. It may have been used as wig, worn by dancers and public performers.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress, Masks, headdresses
  • Object: Woven Cap
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1904
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
  • Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
  • Accession Number: BMAG:WA507382

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