Headdress (1) - Niger
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Description from the seller
Original headgear of Nigerien nomadic shepherds, the Wodaabe (or Bororo), made of plant fiber with leather inserts and ostrich feathers, which was used in daily life to shield from the sun (without feathers); and this with ostrich feathers was used mainly on special occasions (Gerewol - Male Beauty Festival)
Origin Niger
Dimensions: Height 25 cm, Diameter 40 cm
Weight: 500 g
Photos are an integral part of the description
Original headgear of Nigerien nomadic shepherds, the Wodaabe (or Bororo), made of plant fiber with leather inserts and ostrich feathers, which was used in daily life to shield from the sun (without feathers); and this with ostrich feathers was used mainly on special occasions (Gerewol - Male Beauty Festival)
Origin Niger
Dimensions: Height 25 cm, Diameter 40 cm
Weight: 500 g
Photos are an integral part of the description
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Raffia
Pattern
Other pattern
Country of origin
Niger
Condition
Very good condition, slightly used with small signs of wear
Estimated period
1990-2000
Height
25 cm
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