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All-Raffia Bamileke Ashetu
The art of crocheting reached great heights among the hat makers of the Cameroon Grassfields, also known as the Western Highlands or Bamenda Grassfields. Crocheters worked in raffia, wool and cotton, as well as synthetic yarns more recently. Caps made in this manner are known as ashetu, and are principally worn on special occasions by men of stature or rulers (fons). Ex private collection Roy Seiber.
10″ height with base
