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Beaded Double Headed Snake Belt, Grassland People, Cameroon
$3,362.51
£2,490.44
€2,800
CA$4,599.75
A$5,005.94
CHF 2,653.64
MX$60,225.28
NOK 33,656.73
SEK 30,793.55
DKK 21,336.48
About the Item
The double-headed snake is the symbol of the Bamum Kingdom. Initially, the King was the only person to wear the belt made of a raffia woven strip covered with cloth and beads. After the arrival of the Germans, important lineage representatives were also allowed to use this Regalia. The belt is covered with typical animal symbols.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 2441stDibs: LU3301124625992
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