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African, Cameroon, Grassfields, Nso kingdom
20th century
Object Place: Grassfields, Cameroon
Medium/Technique
Raffia and feathers
Dimensions
Length x width x height: 48.3 x 53.3 x 38.1 cm (19 x 21 x 15 in.)
Brushed metal stand: 15 x 17.5 cm (5 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Brushed metal stand: 15 x 17.5 cm (5 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Holly and David Ross
Accession Number2011.498
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMen's ceremonial headdress. Raffia base with large crown of feathers. Most feathers are brown, with a light colored group at top center.
ProvenanceAround 1990-1995, sold by Marital Bronsin, Brussels, to Holly and David Ross; 2011, gift of Holly and David Ross to the MFA. (Accession date: September 21, 2011)