dance hat - Bamileke - Cameroon (No reserve price)
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Ritual headdress from the Bamileke culture of Cameroon, an original chapeau de danse crafted in braided plant fibers and elaborately covered with multicoloured beads and cowry shell detailing, standing about 35 cm high.
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This exceptional ancient ritual headdress is made from braided plant fibers and embellished with a remarkable stylized animal entirely covered in multicolored beads. The decoration features a subtle arrangement of yellow, red, black, and white beads, illustrating a high-quality artisanal craftsmanship.
The cylindrical base, finely hand-braided, is adorned with a frieze of cowrie shells, long used in Africa as a symbol of wealth, prestige, and power. A braided fiber tail completes the ensemble, reinforcing the sculptural character of this work.
This type of object was intended for traditional ceremonies or ritual dances, where headdresses and adornments occupied an important place in the expression of social identity, power, or spiritual beliefs. The combination of natural fibers, beads, and cowries makes it a remarkable testimony to African traditional textile art.
The piece shows a beautiful patina of age as well as signs of wear consistent with its age and use. These traces of time enhance its authenticity and its interest for collectors of ancient African art.
This exceptional ancient ritual headdress is made from braided plant fibers and embellished with a remarkable stylized animal entirely covered in multicolored beads. The decoration features a subtle arrangement of yellow, red, black, and white beads, illustrating a high-quality artisanal craftsmanship.
The cylindrical base, finely hand-braided, is adorned with a frieze of cowrie shells, long used in Africa as a symbol of wealth, prestige, and power. A braided fiber tail completes the ensemble, reinforcing the sculptural character of this work.
This type of object was intended for traditional ceremonies or ritual dances, where headdresses and adornments occupied an important place in the expression of social identity, power, or spiritual beliefs. The combination of natural fibers, beads, and cowries makes it a remarkable testimony to African traditional textile art.
The piece shows a beautiful patina of age as well as signs of wear consistent with its age and use. These traces of time enhance its authenticity and its interest for collectors of ancient African art.
Details
Indigenous object name
dance hat
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Stone (mineral stone)
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
35 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
35 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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