Prestige Hat - Tikar - Cameroon (No reserve price)
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Prestige Hat from the Tikar people of Cameroon, an original artefact crocheted in cotton with feathers, measuring 10 cm high, 26 cm wide and 24 cm deep, weighing 150 g, provenance from a former private Italian collection and in good condition.
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Prestige Hat, NW Cameroon, Tikar People, crocheted cotton with added feathers; the king (fon) controlled and restricted material wealth within his kingdom. Of all types of materials that embellish Cameroon hats, feathers are considered the to be of the highest status level and therefore their usage is most restricted by the king. Only royalty or the fon would have been allowed to wear this type of hat.
Provenance: former private Italian collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Prestige Hat, NW Cameroon, Tikar People, crocheted cotton with added feathers; the king (fon) controlled and restricted material wealth within his kingdom. Of all types of materials that embellish Cameroon hats, feathers are considered the to be of the highest status level and therefore their usage is most restricted by the king. Only royalty or the fon would have been allowed to wear this type of hat.
Provenance: former private Italian collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Tikar
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Plant fibre, Feathers
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Prestige Hat
Height
10 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
24 cm
Weight
150 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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