The African beaded head Basquiat colors style embodies the radiant elegance and richness of traditional Bamileke artistry. Covered with hundreds of hand-applied golden beads, this sculpture captures light and enlivens the space with its warm and contrasting tones. Touches of pure white and vibrant orange bring balance and energy, making this beaded head a true statement piece in any refined interior.
A PRESTIGIOUS OBJECT BETWEEN RITUAL AND DECOR
Once reserved for kings and dignitaries of the Bamileke kingdom, beaded heads stood in sacred spaces as symbols of authority and wisdom. Today, they bring their timeless power into refined interiors as striking and meaningful art pieces.
HANDMADE
Sculpted in terracotta and fully beaded by hand, each head requires hours of meticulous, patient work. Every bead is placed using ancestral techniques, giving each piece its own rhythm, visual power, and uniqueness.
SYMBOLISM
Bamileke beaded heads embody power, spiritual protection, and royal status. Formerly guardians of sacred places, they carry deep symbolic meaning and cultural refinement. These memory-filled objects connect tradition, spirituality, and beauty.
VISUAL ENERGY of the beaded head Basquiat colors style
This beaded head immediately catches the eye with its intense contrasts and vibrant colors. Blue symbolizes wisdom, red conveys passion, and yellow represents vitality. Assembled into expressive patterns, these hues create a visual language rich in energy, memory, and living creativity. With its bold, almost totemic presence, this piece celebrates an art that is raw, radiant, and profoundly alive.
ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE
Handcrafted in Cameroon, each piece honors ancestral craftsmanship and ensures fair compensation for artisans, following an ethical and sustainable approach.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
• Type: decorative sculpture
• Materials: terracotta, glass beads
• Height: approx. 11″ – 28 cm
• Weight: 1.5 to 2 kg
• Color: blue, white, yellow, red
• Care: dust gently with a soft cloth, avoid direct sunlight
• Placement: display on a mantelpiece, nightstand, coffee table, bookshelf or console