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A Rare Pair of Gogodala Mens Hats

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Description

This lot contains two extremely rare Gogodala menâ€™s hats; Gogodala people, Balimo Lagoon, Western Province, Papua New Guinea.The woven conical hats of typical form, made of coiled raffia with flattened tops, one totally painted white, the other painted in red with white base; remains feathers to the perimeter of the white hat.Gogodala men wear these typical hats called Diba, in daily life, virtually never removing them except to sleep. They are clearly represented in their rare figural artwork as well. Such hats are actually quite uncommon in private collections. The hats measure 10.75 x 7.75 inches (largest)

Condition

Fair, well handled

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A Rare Pair of Gogodala Mens Hats

Name: A Rare Pair of Gogodala Mens Hats
SKU: 154284897
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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