Prestige Hat – feathers, plant fibre – Tikar – Cameroon

Description

Prestige Hat, NW Cameroon, Tikar People, crocheted cotton with added feathers; the king (fon) controlled and restricted material wealth within his kingdom. Of all types of materials that embellish Cameroon hats, feathers are considered the to be of the highest status level and therefore their usage is most restricted by the king. Only royalty or the fon would have been allowed to wear this type of hat.

Provenance: former private Italian collection.

Object

Hat

Ethnic group:

Tikar

Country:

Cameroon

Material:

Feathers, Plant fibre,

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

10x26x24 cm

Weight:

150 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $150.00

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Prestige Hat – feathers, plant fibre – Tikar – Cameroon

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