Bidspirit auction | MANGBETU RAIN HOOD

MANGBETU RAIN HOOD - Ca. 20th century AD. > A finely woven Mangbetu rain hood of elongated, conical form, constructed from tightly plaited vegetal fibres. The elegant, tapering silhouette culminates in a small knop at the apex, while the broad, flared opening provides practical protection from rain. > Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Jacaranda Tribal Art; Ex. Marc Ginzberg Collection. > > Size: 490mm x 370mm; Weight: 1.47kg > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >