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Misango Mapende headdress. A chieftain’s bicorne hat charact…
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Misango Mapende headdress. A chieftain’s bicorne hat charact…
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Estimate
€200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Misango Mapende headdress. A chieftain’s bicorne hat characterised by side horns, two central button-shaped protrusions and a finial at the top. The hat is entirely covered with glass beads forming red, yellow, white and blue triangles.
Textile, fibres and beads. Dimensions: 42 x 30 x 16 cm. Republic of the Congo. Pende ethnic group.
Provenance: Saint Martin Abbey, Ligugé.
Expert: Laurent Dodier
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About the sale
Treasures of the World: A charity sale in aid of Saint-Martin Abbey, Ligugé
Auction location
Closing date
10/18/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89085274
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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