Wunde Headress

This is a headdress worn by members of the mens Wunde society, when is was collected in the early 20th century. It has a typical basket dome, which is then covered in cloth and painted with blue and red triangles. The top of the dome is mounted by a large tuft of feathers, and a tail of feathers, tied with string, is attached to the dome along with a string of coral beads.

Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Wunde Headress
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Leather, animal skin, Textile
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 330mm [H] x 670mm [W] x 630mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1917
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: John de Hart
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1917.412.1

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