Mandingo Cap

A Mandingo cotton embroidered cap. It is decorated with five rectangular side panels with a central diamond shape, and three panels on the flat top. Mandingo in this context refers to a style of decorated work traditionally worn by Muslim elites.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress
  • Object: Mandingo Cap
  • Materials: Textile
  • Culture Group: Mandingo
  • Dimensions: 150mm x 170mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1973
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Mr. William Roberts
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1973.1.b

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