Circa 1935-1945

France

Extravagant architectural Bibi made of brown and salmon velvet, of the type worn by artists such as Josephine Baker. Pleated turban enclosing the head in a skullcap, topped with three large velvet-covered wadded edges. Lining in cream silk pongee. Very slight traces of soiling on a padding and fragile lining. Otherwise good general condition of colours and conservation.

Dimensions: Head circumference 56 cm, total height 23 cm.