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African men and women adorn their heads in creative and distinctive ways. Combs are used to create an array of magnificent hairstyles. Beads, traditionally, assumed a monetary role, dividing those with means from those without. Heavily beaded capes, skirts, blankets, arm bands, and jewelry were worn to display wealth and position. A complex lexicon of color and pattern played an important role in communication.
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This isicholo is based on a married woman's hairstyle from past generations. Most Zulu women wear these hats only for special or ceremonial occasions. A basketry foundation is overlaid with string. The hats are symbolic of a woman's maturity & her marital status. Dimensions: 15 1/2" Diameter x 5 1/2" H Zulu Women, Beaded Cape, Pattern Play, Marital Status, African Men, Red Hat, Married Woman, Zulu, Red Hats
Zulu Women
Beaded Cape
Pattern Play
Marital Status
African Men
Red Hat
Married Woman
Zulu
Red Hats
'Isicholo' Red Hat - Zulu, South Africa
This isicholo is based on a married woman's hairstyle from past generations. Most Zulu women wear these hats only for special or ceremonial occasions. A basketry foundation is overlaid with string. The hats are symbolic of a woman's maturity & her marital status. Dimensions: 15 1/2" Diameter x 5 1/2" H
Hairpiece from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso Hair Pick, Social Status, Luxury Accessories, Hat Hairstyles, Fine Hair, Hair Pieces
Hair Pick
Social Status
Luxury Accessories
Hat Hairstyles
Fine Hair
Hair Pieces
Hair Pick - Lobi People, Burkina Faso (8558)
Hairpiece from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso
Kuba hat from the Kuba people in the Congo. Made from raffia cloth, cotton, cowrie shells, glass and chicken feathers. Beaded Hats, Conical Hat, Family Wealth, Chicken Feathers, Flat Top Hat, African Artwork, Cowrie Shells
Beaded Hats
Conical Hat
Family Wealth
Chicken Feathers
Flat Top Hat
African Artwork
Cowrie Shells
Kuba Hat (MW66) - D.R. Congo
Kuba hat from the Kuba people in the Congo. Made from raffia cloth, cotton, cowrie shells, glass and chicken feathers.
White Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. 36" diameter. Feather Headdress, Feather Hat, White Feathers, Tan Color, Hair Accessories, Hats
Feather Headdress
Feather Hat
White Feathers
Tan Color
Hair Accessories
Hats
Feathered Ju Ju Hat - Bamileke people, Cameroon (#7294) - Sold
White Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. 36" diameter.
Isicholo Hat from the Zulu People of South Africa. This Isicholo is based on a married woman's hairstyle from past generations. Most Zulu women wear these hats only for special or ceremonial occasions. A basketry foundation is overlaid with string or grass fiber dyed with a mixture of red ochre and fat. The hats are symbolic of a woman's maturity & her marital status. 32.5"H (including stand). Isicholo Zulu Hat, Fiber Sculpture, Red Ochre, African People, Nightlife Travel
Isicholo Zulu Hat
Fiber Sculpture
Red Ochre
African People
Nightlife Travel
'Isicholo' Hat - Zulu, South Africa (MW72)
Isicholo Hat from the Zulu People of South Africa. This Isicholo is based on a married woman's hairstyle from past generations. Most Zulu women wear these hats only for special or ceremonial occasions. A basketry foundation is overlaid with string or grass fiber dyed with a mixture of red ochre and fat. The hats are symbolic of a woman's maturity & her marital status. 32.5"H (including stand).
Cameroon prestige hat 'Ashetu'. Crocheted cotton and indigo pigment. Central Africa, Human Head, The Skull, The Prestige, Arm Band
Central Africa
Human Head
The Skull
The Prestige
Arm Band
Prestige Hat - Cameroon, Central Africa - Sold
Cameroon prestige hat 'Ashetu'. Crocheted cotton and indigo pigment.
Iconic hat from the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. African Headwear, Mountain Kingdom, The Mountain
African Headwear
Mountain Kingdom
The Mountain
Traditional Lesotho Hat - Sold
Iconic hat from the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
Beaded Crown used by Yoruba Kings of Nigeria. The beaded veil shields the face of the king from the people who are not to look directly at his head because of the divine power he embodies. The birds represent the king’s communication with the gods through magical flight. The faces symbolize the omnipresence of the King and his awareness of everything. Made of glass beads, palm rib armature & cloth. Dimensions: 31" high by 9" diameter. Beaded Veil, Beaded Crown, Divine Power, Face Veil, The Birds, The Divine
Beaded Veil
Beaded Crown
Divine Power
Face Veil
The Birds
The Divine
Africa and Beyond
Beaded Crown used by Yoruba Kings of Nigeria. The beaded veil shields the face of the king from the people who are not to look directly at his head because of the divine power he embodies. The birds represent the king’s communication with the gods through magical flight. The faces symbolize the omnipresence of the King and his awareness of everything. Made of glass beads, palm rib armature & cloth. Dimensions: 31" high by 9" diameter.
White Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. 36" diameter. Feathered Hat, Ju Ju, Headdress
Feathered Hat
Ju Ju
Headdress
Feathered Ju Ju Hat/Headdress -white- Bamileke people - Cameroon - Sold
White Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. 36" diameter.
Kuba Hat from DR Congo. Made from cowrie shells and raffia. After a period of seclusion and instruction in the forest initiation camp, the initiates are presented to the community in festive dances as adult members of society. On these occasions they wear long woven raffia skirts, and the small conical hat (laket) designates their newly achieved adult status. 14.5" high including stand. Traditional High Crown Ceremonial Hats, Cowrie Shell Embroidery, Zulu Hat, Zulu Head Gear, Kuba Raffia, Dr Congo, Woven Raffia
Traditional High Crown Ceremonial Hats
Cowrie Shell Embroidery
Zulu Hat
Zulu Head Gear
Kuba Raffia
Dr Congo
Woven Raffia
Kuba Hat (Laket)
Kuba Hat from DR Congo. Made from cowrie shells and raffia. After a period of seclusion and instruction in the forest initiation camp, the initiates are presented to the community in festive dances as adult members of society. On these occasions they wear long woven raffia skirts, and the small conical hat (laket) designates their newly achieved adult status. 14.5" high including stand.
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Hilltribes hat people -Akha Country: Thailand Description: The headdresses worn by the women are perhaps the most spectacular and elaborate items of Akha dress. Akha women define their age or marital status with the style of headdress worn. During mid- adolescence she will start wearing the adult woman’s head- dress. The headdresses are decorated by their owner and each is unique. Head Dress, Thailand
Head Dress
Thailand
Africa and Beyond
Hilltribes hat people -Akha Country: Thailand Description: The headdresses worn by the women are perhaps the most spectacular and elaborate items of Akha dress. Akha women define their age or marital status with the style of headdress worn. During mid- adolescence she will start wearing the adult woman’s head- dress. The headdresses are decorated by their owner and each is unique.
Isicholo Hat from the Zulu People of South Africa. This Isicholo is based on a married woman's hairstyle from past generations. Most Zulu women wear these hats only for special or ceremonial occasions. A basketry foundation is overlaid with string or grass fiber dyed with a mixture of red ochre and fat. The hats are symbolic of a woman's maturity & her marital status. 32.5"H (including stand). Design Quotes Art, Folk Culture, Orange Walls, Wedding Tattoos
Design Quotes Art
Folk Culture
Orange Walls
Wedding Tattoos
Hat
Isicholo Hat from the Zulu People of South Africa. This Isicholo is based on a married woman's hairstyle from past generations. Most Zulu women wear these hats only for special or ceremonial occasions. A basketry foundation is overlaid with string or grass fiber dyed with a mixture of red ochre and fat. The hats are symbolic of a woman's maturity & her marital status. 32.5"H (including stand).
Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. 36" diameter. Juju Hat
Juju Hat
Feathered Hat/Headdress - Bamileke people - SOLD
Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. 36" diameter.
Beaded Crown used by Yoruba Kings of Nigeria. The beaded veil shields the face of the king from the people who are not to look directly at his head because of the divine power he embodies. The birds represent the king’s communication with the gods through magical flight. The faces symbolize the omnipresence of the King and his awareness of everything. Dimensions: 45" high x 11" diameter. Made of glass beads, palm rib armature & cloth. Royal Crowns
Royal Crowns
Yoruba Beaded Crown, #1, Nigeria - Sold
Beaded Crown used by Yoruba Kings of Nigeria. The beaded veil shields the face of the king from the people who are not to look directly at his head because of the divine power he embodies. The birds represent the king’s communication with the gods through magical flight. The faces symbolize the omnipresence of the King and his awareness of everything. Dimensions: 45" high x 11" diameter. Made of glass beads, palm rib armature & cloth.
Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. Made of feathers, vegetable fibers, cotton, and string. Dimensions: 18" high by 24" diameter, 28.5" high including stand. Purple Feather, The King, Feathers
Purple Feather
The King
Feathers
Bamileke Purple Feathered Hat MW68 - Cameroon - Sold
Feathered Hat from the Bamileke People of Cameroon. During festivals at the palace, the King and other high-ranking officials would wear feather headdresses to demonstrate their power and prestige. Made of feathers, vegetable fibers, cotton, and string. Dimensions: 18" high by 24" diameter, 28.5" high including stand.