AFRICAN BEADED RAFFIA HAT,Kuba, Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), 20th century. Constructed of raffia fabric underlayment and imported red cotton cloth, largely covered with trade beads and cowries; might once have had a crest or superstructure. - L: 10 in. Estimate $80-150
PROVENANCE: Collection of Norma Zane Chaplain, Washington, DC