Hat of a dignitary

Headgear was an important mark of distinction in the kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields and was worn by monarchs, chieftains, important women, court musicians, members of closed societies, mask bearers and 'free' men. This mitre-shaped hat belonged to a dignitary.‖ On the red fabric is the stylized frog motif, a royal symbol of growth and fertility that also appears on other objects.‖ Descriptio…