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Ekonda Botolo Headdress
Tiered hats woven from raffia or other vegetal fiber were worn by Ekonda chiefs on important occasions. Botolo come in a variety of forms with projections that may be horizontal or angle upwards. Some have tiers of equal diameter. Others become smaller each level upwards. Some are coated with plant resins, while others (such as this fine example) are left as pure basketry as in this example. This botolo was exhibited in multiple American museums over the course of three years and was published in the excellent book by the same name: “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art”. 12.5″ tall; 17″ on its base.
