An ancient ceremonial headdress of a voodoo officiant, richly decorated with small calabashes, cowries and beads.
Fon, Benin
Fabric, gourds, cowrie shells, beads, thread, beautiful and old patina of use.
H. 28 cm
Provenance :
Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection.
Exhibition :
Voodoo Exhibition, Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, 2011.
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