Juju Hat no. 5

Contemporary Handmade
Cameroon
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Dimensions:
Standard: 20-22" Diameter
Large: 30-32" Diameter

The piece is made of dyed wild bird feathers stitched onto a woven raffia support. A loop is sewn into the piece to allow it to be used as a wall hanging.

Please note that as unique, handmade art, no two pieces are ever exactly the same and color varies across monitors. Our website photos are a close representation of this work, but may not be identical to the piece you receive.

To protect the feathers from natural pests, we recommend spraying with Wool & Cashmere Spray from The Laundress as needed.

All orders placed after 1 PM ET will start processing on the next business day. Allow 2-5 business days for standard processing.

Items on pre-order will ship according to the estimated timeline specified on this product page.

This item is final sale.

Provenance

The Juju hat is a symbol of prosperity and divinity in Bamileke culture. The Bamileke is an ethnic group from Cameroon's west and northeast provinces. Birds, whose feathers are used to create this elaborate headdress, are sacred to the Bamileke because their power of flight allows them to soar to the heavens. Traditionally, the Juju hat was worn by members of the high Kuosi class during Bamileke rituals and festivities. The Kuosi consisted of prominent tribal leaders, affluent landowners, and celebrated warriors. The Juju hat was worn to perform an annual dance celebrating the kingdom's prosperity.