Bamileke feather costume used in masquerades. Main body of costume made from burlap covered with rows of feathers attached by knotting the quill through (two thirds in brown/beige, at top:feathers forming middle triangle dyed blue, on shoulders dyed cyclamen). The head piece consists of a hood crochet in cream thread.
dance clothing
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