Hunter's Cap

Mande donso (hunter)

20th century (?)

Not on view

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Title: Hunter's Cap
Artist: Mande donso (hunter)
Date: 20th century (?)
Geography: Sierra Leone or Mali
Culture: Mande peoples
Medium: Fabric, leather
Dimensions: Outside circumference: 20 1/4"
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of Mark Rapoport, 2000
Object Number: 2000.620.20
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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