Males head adornment. Animal fur, fibre and cowrie shells. Several African headdresses are embellished with the fur of the monkey, an animal considered agile and intelligent. These aspects being as important in the choice as the sheer beauty of the coat of some species.
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century (Or Before)
Ex Private Collection, Belgium
Reference: For a very similar example, refer to page 61, Powerful Headdress Africa and Asia by Anne Van Cutsem and Mauro Magliani
Height of Hat Only: 18cm
H (Incl. Display Stand): 37cm
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