Man's Hat (Ashetu)

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Throughout the many kingdoms and chiefdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields, hats made of diverse materials and in different forms evoke prestige and symbolize identity. Imitating an old hairstyle, this prestige cap was reserved for the king or chief and other high-ranking men. A team of specialized artisans constructed it with a knotless looping technique, which is considered one of the earliest textile processes. The red imported wool signals wealth and authority.

Descripción original del museo, en inglés. Licencia: CC BY 4.0