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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