Cameroonian Hat (Ntamp)
A dignitary’s hat from the grasslands of Cameroon. This broad-crowned flexible hat would be worn daily. This piece is knitted with pink, black, and white cotton, with the ends of the strings hanging out to give the hat a textured look.
Circa: 19th century
Origin: Nigeria
Material: Cotton
Condition: Very Good
Dimensions: Top Part - 9" diameter. Lower part - 7" diameter, 6" height
Inventory number: WR4009
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