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Status: SOLD

Item Code: MSC005

Origin: Cameroon ,Africa.

Tribe: Bamileke 

Material: Cotton, wood reinforcement in the burls.

Dimensions: 12" with custom made stand.

Condition: very good with some worn areas but no tears.

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Description: In the Cameroon Grassland region the men of the Bamun,  Tikar and Bamileke groups hand knit special ceremonial hats such as this one. They are worn by established men and elders in the community during ceremonial occasions. 

very nice earthy colors and form, condition is excellent considering it's age.

      

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