by Karl Norton | Feb 2, 2022
Bamileke Ashetu Hat This sort of hat is generally reserved for elite males as well as a very limited number of elite women. Tribe: Bamileke Origin: Grasslands Cameroon Approx Age: late 20th century, but used Materials: wool & wood Dimensions cm: 18 x 12 approx...
by Karl Norton | Jan 27, 2022
Bamum Tu-Ngünga Mask This headdress mask is part of an elaborate ritual invented by King Ibrahim Mbouombouo Njoya c. 1860 – c. 1933 in Yaoundé, Tribe: Bamum, Bamoun Origin: Grassfields, Cameroon Approx Age: Early-mid 20th century Materials: Wood, cane work, raffia...
by Karl Norton | Jun 21, 2021
Bamum Tu Ngünga Headdress Tu Ngünga headdresses are worn only by those who belong to a secret Bamum society of warriors, known as the Nsoro Tribe: Bamum/Bamoun Origin: Chiefdom of njibam, Cameroon Approx Age: 1950-60 Materials: Wood, cane, raffia Dimensions cm: 52...
by Karl Norton | Jun 2, 2021
Bamileke Hat This sort of hat is generally reserved for elite males as well as a very limited number of elite women. Tribe: Bamileke Origin: Bafoussam Cameroon Approx Age: 20th Century Materials: wool/cotton and wood inserts Dimensions cm: head size Ref. Number: 1630...
by Karl Norton | Apr 16, 2021
Ekoi Ejagham headdress or Crest Mask The oldest Cross River secret society may be the all-male Ngbe society of the Ejagham people. Tribe: Ejagham Origin: Cross River in South-East Nigeria/Cameroon Approx Age: 1960s Materials: Wood, skin, raffia Dimensions cm: 31 tall...
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