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1.BaKuba Hat. A This is an example of a richly ornamented prestige hat, which is worn by a very high-ranking titleholder in the royal court of the Bushoong. |
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2.South African Dance Wand.
This beaded ornament comes from the Ndundza or Ndebele of South Africa. It is carried in hand by a dancer and used to accentuate movement in ceremonial dance. The form was possibly inspired by telephone poles, symbols of power from the outside world
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3. Beaded Dolls. These powerful beaded forms were created as ceremonial dolls in South Africa by N’debele
women in the mid–20th C. They all feature very simple facial expressions and elaborate personal adornment that reflects the aesthetic of the cultural group. |
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4. Yoruba Drum. This beautiful, old Yoruba talking-drum from Nigeria is called a dundun and has a rich appearance from many years of ceremonial use. |