id:			165019
accession number:	2007.1
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2007.1
updated:		2023-03-20 10:12:18.481000

Wig (uyembe matota, wiyembe, or pulumba), early to mid 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe, early to mid 20th century. Plant fiber, pelt, and clay; overall: 12.7 x 24.8 x 27.3 cm (5 x 9 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust 2007.1

title:				Wig (uyembe matota, wiyembe, or pulumba)
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creation date:			early to mid 1900s
creation date earliest:		1900
creation date latest:		1960
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creditline:			The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
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culture:	Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe, early to mid 20th century
technique:	Plant fiber, pelt, and clay
department:	African Art
collection:	African Art
type:		Garment
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measurements: Overall: 12.7 x 24.8 x 27.3 cm (5 x 9 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)
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Among the Chokwe, hats, diadems, and wigs of all sorts made in a variety of materials were once commonly worn by both men and women. Some were exclusive to religious and political titles. This wig imitates a female hairstyle in vogue until the 1960s. Made by a male craftsman, it was most typically worn by a woman at dances and other public festivals.
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