Kuba people beaded headband - Congo. Mid 20th century or earlier. Cm 73x3 ca. Raffia, cowry shells, beads. Such headbands were worn by nobles of Kuba royal families. They were the sign of powerful and wealthy persons. See m,or epics on my fb page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152705489464258.1073741955.3...