African Hunting Jacket on Stand Vintage Lighting Marais captures the irresistible charm

Marais captures the irresistible charm of Parisian boulangeries

Shown here hanging upside down

10 oz soy wax

Dimensions: 57"t x 9"w x 4"d

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African Hunting Jacket on Stand Vintage Lighting Marais captures the irresistible charmThis is a naturally dyed hemp jacket that would have been worn by a hunter in the Bamana tribe in West Africa during ceremony and usually during the hunt. Adorned with numerous small mirrors and leather talismanic packetsoften containing esoteric substances or religious verses such garments were believed to provide both spiritual protection and physical success in the hunt or in combat. c. mid 20th century. Hangs from a custom made iron stand that can