A fine rare prestige head adornment consisting of a clustered covering of small spiral shells fastened to the woven body of the hat.
Worn by a Bamileke man of higher status as a powerful symbol of rank and title.
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
Ex Private Collection, Belgium
Height from Display Stand Base to Top of Hat: 39cm
Diameter of Hat: 23cm
NBN.ADEO
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