Title holder's headdress or Nyim's crown
Datelate 19th century - early 20th century
Place madeDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
Mediumraffia, beads, seeds, fur, elephant hair, vine
DimensionsOverall: 17 11/16 x 8 1/4 in. (45 x 21 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Headwear
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.38
DescriptionCap with chin strap, side pieces and nose cover. Crown topped with triangular piece with seeds and shells surrounded by shells in floral pattern and blue and white bead tassels. Just below crown, encircled by a vine. Back of the head attached roll covered by cowry, neck covering beaded in white, blue and yellow geometric. Chin strap decorated with cowry and glass beads. Nose piece of fur, cowry and elephant hair.On View
On view
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
ca. 1960
ca. 1960
c.1940
Mid-20th century
ca. 1975
ca. 1975
