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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, Cameroon

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Purple JUJU Feather headdress from Cameroon: This is a beautiful Tyn or feather "Ju Ju" Headdress from the Bamoun or Bamileke people, Cameroon, West Africa. Such headdress have been termed “Ju Ju” hats by collectors here in the west, traditi

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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, Cameroon

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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, Cameroon. A hand-carved wooden helmet mask in the form of an abstract head. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 17'' x 11.5'' x 11'' (43 x 29 x 28 cm).

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African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, Cameroon

Name: African Bamileke Batcham Headdress, Cameroon
SKU: 144061185
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

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