Home to a diversity of chiefdoms, kingdoms and villages are the grasslands of the beautifully forested volcanic mountains of Cameroon. Some of the most important tribes include the Bamoun in the East, the Bamileke in the South and the Tikar east of the Bamoun. During royal court affairs, the celebrants of these kingdoms wear a spectacular headdress known as the Tyn or Juju hat. The hat is worn by the chiefs, senior dignitaries, prominent officials and important dancers. This large bright hat consists of multi-colored bird feathers. The feathers range in a wide variety of colors including white. The feathers are carefully sewn onto a raffia fiber base, covered with material on the outside that splays out into a huge circle. When not in use between festivities, the Tyn hat can be neatly folded in on itself for easy storage. The feathers are utilized as rare objects of beauty, as a symbol of prosperity and for the wealth of positive qualities associated with birds. Please click photo for enlargement. View hats in red and in various other beautiful colors further down this page. 9/1/10: A new group of Jujus will arrive mid month. 6/23/10: A few Junior Jujus are still in supply. Follow the link at the bottom of this page. If you don't see the color you would like now, please contact us so perhaps we can reserve it for you! Please note that reserve list clients will be served first. Hats that are in supply now will be listed below. Thank you for your time and interest. ~Kim June 14th, 2006: One of our Juju hats can be viewed on Good Morning America at 8:30 am (EST) DOMINO magazine editor Monica Biegler will present the hat during an exciting segment called "Turn this outfit into a room." Here she will show how you can take inspiration from fashion to decorate your home! Our hats have appreared on "Myles of Style" featuring Ms. Kim Myles. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: On average they have a diameter of 30 inches. Wt: 8 lbs. |
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| White feathered hats are extremely beautiful and very popular in Cameroon. This full Juju is basically pure white for all you purist out there :) The hat is well formed with a nice center cluster. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Dimensions: 30 inch diameter Wt: 10 lbs. shipping |
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| Primarily dark and light beautiful violet shades of feathering with a very few touches of black scattered throughout. The hat reminds one of a large violet flower! When fully splayed the diameter is 30 inches across. Sold Please click photo for enlargement. See another photo below. Wt: 8 lbs. shipping |
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| This large red Juju is in full bloom! You have to play with the quills a bit to hide the banding in some areas but once this is done a beautiful assortment of red plumage is revealed. When fully splayed the diameter is a full 31 inches across. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Wt: 12 lbs. shipping |
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| This fluffy orange hat is basically uniform in color, nicely formed and is topped off by the fact that it was actually used in ceremony! The Juju splays out to a large 32 inch diameter. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Wt: 10 lbs. shipping |
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| Big and beautiful best describes this hat! Natural brown and off white feathers surround a fluffy center cluster. The diameter is a large 32 inches across. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Wt: 12 lbs. |
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| If blue is your color. If blue works for you then this is your hat! It is simply gorgeous! The beauty of this hat really takes your breath away. The dark blue feathers splay out perfectly to form a 31 inch wide diameter. Sold Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Wt: 13 lbs. |
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| Looking at this full Juju the season of autumn comes to mind. The fall feather colors range from light orange to dark orange with sprinkles of brown. Sold When fully splayed the diameter is 30 inches across! Please click photo for enlargement! See other photos below. Wt: 10 lbs. shipping |
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| A stunning Juju with a proper 30 inch diameter splay. The feather colors range from true red to light red to a slight orangy red! A few exotic blackened quills are featured mainly in the central cluster. Sold Please click photo for enlargement! See other photos below. The diameter is 30 inches. Wt: 10 lbs. |
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| The color of this Juju is best described as Hot Pink! Bright and bold! This large unique hat is fully feathered and and well formed. It is an attention getter and will be a stand out in any decor. Sold Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Dimensions: 33 inch diameter when fully splayed. Wt: 8 lbs shipping |
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| A gorgeous beast of a hat with a luscious assortment of red grape feathers! The hat is full and fluffy and has a generous 31 inch diameter. This is a distinct beauty! Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Wt: 8lbs shipping |
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| A large fluffy hot pink bloom best describes this 32 inch diameter beauty! This exact hat is featured in the August edition of "SHOP etc." magazine page 66! See another photo below. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold. |
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| A big, bright, fluffly ball of orange! This is for a person who loves the color orange and is proud to show it! Rows of orange feathers are stacked upon each other creating an absolutely beautiful display of orange~ness. The central cluster has a slightly brownish navel. The diameter of this orange beauty is 34 inches. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Wt:15 lbs. shipping |
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| The color of this Juju is very very popular in Cameroon. In fact the majority of hats used in actual dance ceremonies have red feathers! In this selection the feathers are a beautiful shade of red highlighted by a few black plumes. This Juju is very attractive, well formed and splays very nicely. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Dimensions: 31 inch diameter |
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| A big fuchsia pink Juju with purple grape undertones will add a blast of color to your decor! This hat is so large, with a 34 inch diameter and so nicely colored that we ignored the slight thinnest of the feathering. which is quickly hidden with a few adjustments to the position of the plumes. The unique tones and hues add up to one dramitic eyecatching effect! Sold To see a good example of this color please go here and see Fuchsia Pink and Light Fuchsia Pink : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuchsia_(color) Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. |
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| An eye catching arrangement of spring greenery! The different shades of green really work well together making the entire hat "pop". The hat feaures a shallow bed of neatly placed feathers creating an almost smooth concave surface. This dramatic combination of colors will infuse excitement and vitality into your décor. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Diameter: 31 inches |
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| This is a dark beauty! The shades vary slightly from a rich medium prple grape to a dark dark purple grape with feathers that are so deep in color that they appear almost black until the light hits and the underlying color shimmers through. This is a well formed, full Juju that will bring a plain white wall to life and that is what African art is all about... LIFE! Sold Click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Dimensions: 31 inches across |
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| In an effort to represent the color as true as possible I think this photo displys the color of the Juju well. The hat will appear redder in full spot on light and darker without. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| Smaller can be better especially when decorating! Our junior sized Jujus are as cute as buttons. Click to see. |
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| A wispy meld of golden summer yellow feathering! The hat is well formed and eye catching. The 31 inch diameter splays out wonderfully making for a dazzling display Please click photo for enlargement! See anther photo below. Sold Wt: 8 lbs. shipping |
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| The best color description that I can give for this brilliantly hued hat is "cherry Italian icy red". Those of us that are familiar with the old childhood flavor of the water ice that comes in the little cups that are featured in your local stores' freezer can picture the color. It is a bright cherry red with pink reflective undertones that doesn't make it a red, red but rather one that is mixed with a bit of pink. This hat is as attractive as the treats are delicious on a hot summer day! Sold Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Dimensions: 30 inch diameter |
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| This selection is composed of a wonderful arrangement of true green feathers. The wide 31 inch splay is well constructed and neatly formed. If you are a lover of the color green and its many shades then this beautiful arrangement is for you! Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below below. Wt: 10 lbs. |
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| This is a gorgeous red hat with feathers that are all basically uniform in color. This Juju is a large mass of fluffly redness with a few plumes of blackness in the center cluster! This hat shows off a full 33 inch diameter and every inch is absolutely beautiful! Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold |
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| This spectacular Juju when fully splayed displays an extra large diameter of 41 inches! A space filling, dynamic creation. The feathers are very well and neatly placed around a center cluster that is full and fluffy. The plummage vary from pristine white to white to off white to white with natural browning. This is a beautiful, eye catching selection. Please click photo for enlargement! See other pictures below. Sold. Dimensions: 41 inch diameter Wt: 17 lbs shipping |
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| This magnificent selection features a wide array of feathers that have been left in a natural state. Whites, off whites, rusty oranges,pinks, browns, tans, black
quills with iridescent green quills; some striped, some smooth and silky all come together to create a beautiful piece. These Juju hats are the hardest to obtain. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold Dimensions: 33 inch diameter Wt: 12 lbs shipping |
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| A big beautiful fuchsia hat. The color is so pronunce that we have to call it hot! The hues vary slightly from fuchsia to pink to darker pinkish tones that blend in together very well. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Dimensions: 33 inch diameter Wt: 10 lbs |
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