The Royal Museum for Central Africa enjoys international renown in the scientific world thanks to its exceptional collections, although only less than 5 per cent of these vast collections can be seen in the public galleries of the Museum.

Second volume of the series of publications, 'Collections of the RMCA', this book offers everyone the pleasure of admiring the collections kept in the reserves of the Museum by presenting a selection of remarkable specimens of headdresses. Richly illustrated, this book reveals the sumptuous forms, materials and colours of these headdresses, while offering insight into the conservation work and research carried out at the RMCA.