Prestige Cap (mpu ngola)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Prestige Cap (mpu ngola) by an unknown artist features a woven cap with an intricate pattern. The cap itself is brown in color. The cap's body showcases a complex woven design comprising multiple intersecting lines that form diamond and chevron shapes. The pattern includes various textures, with some areas featuring raised lines and others appearing as mesh-like patterns. The cap's top is adorned with four circular, flat, white objects resembling shells or beads. The base of the cap is encircled by a band of horizontal lines. The background of the image is a gradient, transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.