Hat (Kalyeem)

possibly early 1900s Overall: 29 x 23 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1998.29

Kuba men (and some women) show their title and status with hats and hat accessories. The male owner of this heavily beaded and shell-covered hat (kalyeem) had a senior title. A simple coiled basketry hat forms its foundation (similar to 1915.465). Fabric panels stitched with z...

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