African Hunters Shirt Bamum Tribe Cameroon Spiritual Objects Protection Hunter Amulet Shirt

This is a Magnificent Vintage Bamum Hunter's Protection Amulet Shirt with Magical Objects on Both Front and Back Sides is worn by the Bamum Tribal Men of the Grasslands of Cameroon. These garments are worn for protection in the forest, from both wild animals and dangerous spirits. A successful hunter must not only be master of the forest and wild animals, but must also have the spiritual power necessary to negotiate the dangerous supernatural realm. This jacket is embellished with small objects, teeth, claws, shells, metal objects, animal horns and bones,feathers, seed pods, wood with snake skin, mirrors, jewelry, carved wood small masks, and leather pouches that contain small verses from the Koran, which provide the "spiritual armor" necessary to protect the hunter from both real and spirit forces and are on both sides of the shirt. The shirt is made of white cotton and then dyed with bark. Hunters are distinguished by the shirts they wear; each is unique and tells the hunter’s story through the items collected and attached to it. Every hunter constructs his own shirt over the course of his life to reflect his skill controlling a powerful life force. This shirt is an exquisite piece of art and would be a wonderful addition to your collection.

Late 20th-Century

COMES ON STAND

Shows age, some ripped and torn places, but overall in good condition. Museum Quality

58" tall on Stand

49" tall

30 1/2" wide

5" deep

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