Hat of Ceremonies
Bamileke · Cameroon
Reference: TCD-1
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- Height
- 20 cm
- Material
- Fabric and beads
On the main face of the hat there is the representation of an anthropomorphic face, formed by brown cloth rodeos with white beads in a wide…
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Full original description
On the main face of the hat there is the representation of an anthropomorphic face, formed by brown cloth rodeos with white beads in a wide area of the light blue face. The rest of the perimeter is decorated with red beads. Above the hat stands out a figure representing a leopard. The brown strip of the base is worn out by use. These are hats worn by the notables in important ceremonies.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Years 60
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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