LEGA STYLE CAPS 2 ARCHIVES, DRC

The Lega caps below have been sold and are left here for educational and reference purposes.

For UNSOLD Lega caps GO TO STYLE LEGA CAPS PAGE 2 (13-25)

LEGA STYLE
Cap 15
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 16
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 17
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 19
SOLD


LEGA STYLE
Cap 20
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 23
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 24
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 18
5.5-12" high
SOLD


LEGA STYLE
Cap 21
5"-12" high
SOLD

LEGA STYLE
Cap 22
13"-21" high
SOLD

 

LEGA STYLE
Caps
Page 1 (1-12)


Photographs © Tim Hamill

LEGA STYLE CAPS 2

Despite their appearance these caps were probably made to be sold.

The measurement is the height of the cap followed by the height including the chin strap.

Lega caps were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies of Bwami, the association that Lega men rise through with lifelong learning and deeds.

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