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645 - Ceremonial headdress with cowrie shells and a tail. Grasslan…
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Estimate €1,500 - €5,000
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Ceremonial headdress with cowrie shells and a tail. Grassland people, Cameroon Glass beads and cowrie shells. Dimensions: 28 × 24 × 30 cm. Ceremonial headdress from the Grassland culture of Cameroon, richly decorated with contrasting coloured glass beads and finished with a cowrie shell tail. These pieces were used in ritual, courtly or festive contexts, serving as symbols of status, identity and spiritual protection. The meticulous beadwork and harmonious proportions reflect the high level of craftsmanship characteristic of Grassland artistic traditions. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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