BIDJOGO STYLE HEADS ARCHIVES, Bidjogo Islands

The heads below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.


Bidjogo Head 2
25.5" high x 28"wide
SOLD

The Bidjogo head above has been vetted as being authentic.

BIDJOGO STYLE HEADS, Bidjogo Islands

Despite their appearance, the heads below are both 20th C. pieces and were probably made to be sold.



BIDJOGO STYLE Head 7
9" high x 16.5" wide
SOLD

BIDJOGO STYLE Head 5
20.5" high x 22" wide
SOLD

 

BIDJOGO STYLE Head 1
SOLD

BIDJOGO STYLE Head 4
SOLD 

 

BIDJOGO STYLE Head 6
SOLD

 

BIDJOGO STYLE Head 3
15" high x 22" wide
SOLD

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

BIDJOGO STYLE HEADS ARCHIVES, Bidjogo Islands

Headdresses depicting bulls are used in ceremonies to indicate the age-grade status of the wearer.

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