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Crowning achievements : African arts of dressing the head

by Mary Jo Arnoldi, Christine Mullen Kreamer

This volume explores the cultural history and symbolism of African headwear, examining its role in reinforcing social status, rituals, and achievements. The work features detailed studies of the history, manufacturing, and provenance of twelve distinct headpieces.

Accession 674 ISBN 0930741439 Publisher Fowler Museum of Cultural History
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