Tunic (part a) and hat (part b). The large T-shaped tunic is made of a black fabric with beige and red applique. The tunic has large open sleeves. The sleeves, lower portion of skirt, and circular area around neck have the same repeating beetle-like design in beige with red dots throughout. Across the plain black section are rows of alternating red and beige dots. The hat is made of a dark navy fabric with beige and red applique, and cowrie embellishments on the sides. Composed of two pieces of fabric, semi-circular at the top, then tapering to a point at the bottom, edged and lined with red fabric.

• Narrative

  Formerly belonged to Chief Fokuma of Basinko, a settlement close to Bansop village in the Cameroon grasslands area.

• History Of Use

  Part of the costume worn by high-ranking chiefs for ceremonial occasions, including Christian weddings.

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• Type of Item tunic
• Culture Bamum
• Material fibre, cowrie shell
• Measurements height 121.0 cm, width 211.0 cm (part a) height 52.5 cm, width 33.0 cm (part b)

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• Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
• Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget

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• Made in Cameroon

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• Creation Date during 1974
• Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
• Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3420/0053