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Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads

$2,786.81
£2,075.15
€2,340
CA$3,817.37
A$4,256.80
CHF 2,221.02
MX$52,232.57
NOK 28,270.02
SEK 26,785.23
DKK 17,813.57
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About the Item

Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colourful miniature glass beads in various forms and sizes .The embroidery is arranged in geometrical patterns and motifs representing leopards,spiders,lizards and other Bamileke symbols.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beads,Beaded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 26151stDibs: LU3301134437032

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