Headpiece (nlo-o-ngo)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Headpiece (nlo-o-ngo) by artist not specified, is a woven object that resembles a helmet or head covering. The object is primarily made of woven fibers and features a mix of embellishments. The top and sides are adorned with rows of small, round, metallic studs that are gold in color. A significant portion of the front is covered with layers of tightly coiled fibers in shades of brown and gray. A semi-circular design on the front, made of coiled fibers, is decorated with white circular beads. The bottom edge is embellished with multiple strands of white cowry shells. The background of the image is a solid gray color.