Hat African Feathered Bamileke Headdress Hat

This is a Natural White Feather Bamileke Headdress also known as Juju Hat comes from Cameroon. These feathered hats were used as part of the costume of the royal dancers. For hundreds of years the Bamileke tribes have been creating these hats for their tribal chiefs, royal families and dignitaries to wear during tribal ceremonies. The Juju Headdress is worn with the Elephant Mask and denotes power and wealth in its wearers. The hats are significant when an elder dies as it is passed down to the next in line who may inherit the wealth and standing of the person that has died. Juju hats are also worn during festivities and ceremonial dances. They are made during the dry months of the year so the grass and feathers can dry before manufacture. The grass base of the hats are delicately woven to create a strong backing for the wood slats which run up the sides creating a large circular platform for all the cured and dyed feathers which are then fitted one at a time to create the beautiful textured Juju Hats. The Juju hat folds up into itself to be very portable when moving or storing. This feather headdress would be a wonderful addition to your collection or home.

This headdress shows age, some discoloration, but is in good condition

Feather Hat

30" tall

30" wide

5" deep



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