MANGBETU HAT WITH FEATHERS

Ca. late 19th - early 20th century AD. > A hat of domed form, constructed on a woven fibre base and richly adorned with a profusion of vibrant orange and russet parrot feathers, radiating outward in a dramatic, crown-like arrangement. The feathers are layered to create volume and movement, producing a striking visual effect characteristic of Mangbetu courtly and ceremonial aesthetics. > > Size: 290mm x 180mm; Weight: 1.35kg > Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. BIG International (Mr Bernard de Grunne) Belgium, 15 Dec. 2009. > >

Stima:€286.53

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