Wall decoration - Cameroon - Bamileke-Feder-Juju-Hut

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€3
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€2
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Bamileke-Feder-Juju-Hut, a handmade textile feather headpiece from the Bamileke people of Cameroon (80 x 80 cm), historically worn at ceremonial occasions by royalty and elders and now suitable as wall art or decorative wear.

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The hand-made Bamileke feather headpiece known as the Tyri or Juju hat comes from the Bamileke peoples of Cameroon. Historically it was worn by the royal family and the tribal dignitaries during ceremonial occasions. This richly adorned hat symbolises wealth and beauty as well as prestige. The hat is made by gluing dyed natural feathers onto a woven raffia base. As decorative, eye-catching wall art or also to wear yourself, with this hat you speak to the senses of those around you in a wonderful way.

The hand-made Bamileke feather headpiece known as the Tyri or Juju hat comes from the Bamileke peoples of Cameroon. Historically it was worn by the royal family and the tribal dignitaries during ceremonial occasions. This richly adorned hat symbolises wealth and beauty as well as prestige. The hat is made by gluing dyed natural feathers onto a woven raffia base. As decorative, eye-catching wall art or also to wear yourself, with this hat you speak to the senses of those around you in a wonderful way.

Details

Era
After 2000
Weight
2000 g
Title additional information
Bamileke-Feder-Juju-Hut
Number of objects
1
Material
Textile
Country of origin
Cameroon
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
0 cm
GermanyVerified
25
Objects sold
90%
Private

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