Headdress - Vintage - Mali

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Ancienne coiffe traditionnelle peule d'Afrique de l'Ouest, handmade from braided plant fibre with leather details, origin Mali, dating to the 1960s–1970s, in vintage condition.

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An old West African Fulani traditional headdress, handmade from braided plant fiber, with leather details and abstract decorative motifs.
This hat features a distinctive shape, with a leather-covered top and a sturdy chin strap.
This type of headwear, also called Tengaade, is still worn by the Fulani (Peuls) and the Wodaabe.
It is both practical for sun protection and an important symbol of identity and social status.
An authentic piece of African craftsmanship.
Dimensions: H: 17 cm, diameter: 36 to 39 cm (inside: 18 to 21.5 cm).
Weight: about 370 grams.

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