Cameroon - Contemporary Juju Bamileke Headdress
Cameroon
Juju Bamileke Headdress
Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity
Contemporary
40 x 40 cm / 1,700 kg
Feathers, wood, fabrics
Optional pedestal (contact us)
Probably the most famous feather headdress in African art.
Bamileke and traditional African art.
During the elephant dance, Tso, members of the Kuosi society, Kwosi, wore these impressive headdresses. They were worn over a multicolored costume, consisting of a large beaded mask with large circular ears, Mbap Mteng, a cloth fabric, Ndop, decorated with monkey fur and a leopard belt. These dances were happening during festive ceremonies and funerals. Hats were once made with parrot feathers, the scarcity of which was expensive.
Feathers are attached to tongues of wood covered with fabric, placed around a circular frame consolidated by a basket of wicker fibers. A society originally composed of valiant warriors, the Kosi has evolved into
an association of wealthy notables acting on behalf of royalty to regulate the social order.
Juju Bamileke Headdress
Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity
Contemporary
40 x 40 cm / 1,700 kg
Feathers, wood, fabrics
Optional pedestal (contact us)
Probably the most famous feather headdress in African art.
Bamileke and traditional African art.
During the elephant dance, Tso, members of the Kuosi society, Kwosi, wore these impressive headdresses. They were worn over a multicolored costume, consisting of a large beaded mask with large circular ears, Mbap Mteng, a cloth fabric, Ndop, decorated with monkey fur and a leopard belt. These dances were happening during festive ceremonies and funerals. Hats were once made with parrot feathers, the scarcity of which was expensive.
Feathers are attached to tongues of wood covered with fabric, placed around a circular frame consolidated by a basket of wicker fibers. A society originally composed of valiant warriors, the Kosi has evolved into
an association of wealthy notables acting on behalf of royalty to regulate the social order.
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