Bamileke Purple Juju Feather Headdress Cameroon

	Brand Unbranded Type of Object Hat, also known as Juju headdress Country of Origin Cameroon People Bamileke Materials Feathers, vegetal fibers, cotton, strings Approximate Age 20th century Height (in) 7 Width (in) 10 Depth (in) 18-21 Other Dimensions 29-30 inches diameter Overall Condition Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair Wear, fading, dust, bug damage, loose feathers; see pictures for details The Bamileke are among the artistic elite of the Cameroon Grasslands area. They are ruled by kings, and many of their masks are for royal festivities. These special headdresses are made of bird feathers and has its own built-in self storage capacity, as the entire headdress can be turned inside out, with the feathers protected by inverted fiber cap. When not in use, the hat's can be stored in this manner, protecting all but the tips of the feathers from deterioration (See pictures). This type of headdress is not limited to the Bamileke; it has long been uséd among the Tikar, Babanki etc. The feathers come from the type of birds widespread in the region and the most symbolic ones in the context of these cultures. They use dried feathers they put together in sewing them. They build the base with vegetable fibers. Feathers headdresses are worn by the King (Fon) and also by other members of the palace during festivals. The most spectacular moment where the dancers wear this type of hat is during the dance of the Kuosi society, also called the elephant society. This prestigious society is lead by the members of the kingship. They are the most indicating to wear this prestigious hat also. For this hat with other form of ceremonial costume demonstrate the power and prestige of the chiefdom. Dear customers, I want to warn you on these....anything with feathers needs to be periodically frozen. They are subject to little insects which like to eat them! We freeze them, and they arrive "pest free," but do wrap in plastic, freeze for 5 days, leave out 2 days, and freeze for another five days periodically or any time you see signs of activity!   **124906** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2023 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page.
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• Age Level: 20th century
• Brand: Unbranded
• Item Height: 7.0
• Item Width: 10.0
• Maker: Bamileke Artisan
• Origin: Cameroon
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Style: None
• Tribe: Bamileke
• Type: Hat, also known as Juju headdress
• author: None

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