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Diviner’s Headdress (Nkaka)

Luba, 20th century

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Luba

Diviner’s Headdress (Nkaka)

Luba, 20th century

Physical Qualities Fiber, feathers, glass beads, pigment, cowrie shells, 9 x 10 x 7 in. (22.9 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Ed DeCarbo, New York
Object Number 2012.71
Headdress with beaded diadem, hat is composed of woven raffia with cowries and feathers.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2012; Ed DeCarbo, New York, by purchase, 1997; Amyas Naegele, NYC
Beyond Flight: Birds in African Art

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