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 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...
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