Ancient rare ethnic Dogon head ornament, Mali, leather, shell, bronze, 19th-20th century

  
A beautiful headdress made of leather, shells, and bronze. The base consists of a braided leather strap to which polished shells and cast bronze amulets are attached.

This is an old and authentic piece, with a good age patina that only needs a light dusting. The whole piece has remained sturdy, and the leather has not deteriorated over time by becoming brittle or friable. There are no breaks or missing parts to report, which is remarkable for this type of material. A fine piece of tribal art.

Dimensions of each: 92 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm.