Embroidered Cap

This high cap is made from six pieces of un-dyed cotton, with an indigo blue design woven into the weft. The body of the cap has a central band with a diamond design, and is bordered with zigzag embroidery; whilst the top is composed of five pieces of cotton with a zigzag weft along the seams. Is was acquired by Inspector Bannerman-Phillips from Chief Santigui Mahdi, who is thought to have been a Temne chief along the southern Temne-Mende border in 1888.

Further Information

• Type: Regalia, Costume, dress
• Object: Embroidered Cap
• Materials: Textile
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 140mm [H] x 470mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1950
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: E. A. Bannerman-Phillips
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1950.44.1

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