Tutsi hair ornament decorated with glass beads - Rwanda - fi - Lot 86

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Tutsi hair ornament decorated with glass beads - Rwanda - fi - Lot 86
Tutsi hair ornament decorated with glass beads - Rwanda - first half 20th century Traditional Tutsi hair ornament made of long plant fibers attached to a textile band decorated with white and red glass beads forming a geometric pattern. This type of ornament was worn during ceremonies and was part of the codes of representation and distinction within the Tutsi culture of the Great Lakes region. The combination of natural fibers and beadwork gives the piece a strong decorative presence. Details: Total length: 70 cm - Weight: 215 g - Materials: plant fibers, textile and glass beads - Source: Rwanda - Period: first half of 20th century.
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