{"product_id":"woven-leather-camel-headdress-sudan-matter-collection-155069","title":"Woven Leather Camel Headdress Sudan MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eWoven leather camel headdress from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSudan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, from the Matter Collection. This decorative piece reflects the rich pastoral traditions of Sudanese camel culture, where elaborately adorned animals play important roles in ceremonial events, travel, and displays of status and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eHandcrafted from woven and stitched leather, the headdress demonstrates traditional techniques used to create durable yet visually striking adornments for camels. Such pieces are often embellished with braided elements, tassels, shells, beads, or metal accents depending on regional style and intended use. Camel ornamentation throughout Sudan and neighboring regions is closely connected to celebrations, festivals, weddings, and expressions of cultural pride among pastoral communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1099\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe sculptural form and handcrafted details highlight both the functional and artistic qualities of traditional Sudanese leatherwork. A compelling example of North and East African pastoral artistry, well suited for collectors of ethnographic art, tribal textiles, and decorative cultural objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_q5du5_32\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_11l2z_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_11l2z_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight: 31.0in \u003cbr\u003eWidth: 19.0in\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e155069\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51397322342695,"sku":"155069","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_2764_b674ffaa-d1f3-4a5e-b0bd-b81aa3df2ca7.jpg?v=1778875909","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/woven-leather-camel-headdress-sudan-matter-collection-155069","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}