Sorcerer’s Hat of Ceremony

Baule · Côte d’Ivoire

Reference: TCD-5

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Height
19 cm
Material
Fabric, cauris, mirrors, leather and cow hair.

Authentic sorcerer hat used in magical and divinatory ceremonies. Rare piece from the region of Buaké. It's inside the hat is leather.

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Authentic sorcerer hat used in magical and divinatory ceremonies. Rare piece from the region of Buaké. It's inside the hat is leather.

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Attributed period
Mid-century XX

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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