This head adornment from the Mbukushu people of Botswana and Namibia replicates the sculptural form of an elaborate coiffure, including a centrally-located, sweeping plait and cascading strings of finely-woven fibre braids.
A crescent-shaped formation crowns the top of the head adornment, with intricate patterns of red, blue, green, yellow and white-coloured beadwork adorning the back of the densely-woven plait. An ornament of red and green glass beads, which would have been worn below the chin of the wearer, features at the front of the head adornment.
Estimated Period: 1960's (Or Before)
Ex Private Collection, UK
Width: 26.5cm
Height (Incl. Stand): 72cm
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