Headdress "amashyoro" of the female Lord Dancilla Nyirakigwene, before 1930 · Rwanda, Burundi, Tutsi · ID: 3050812
given as a gift to a belgian nurse who worked for the royal family in the mid-20th century
By inheritance
Description
chipwood, plant fibre, miniature glass beads, base
A photo from 1930 shows Dancilla Nyirakigwene, who held the office of Lord of Nduga during the reign of King Yuhi V Musinga. She is wearing this headdress, called “amashyoro”, on her head.
When her husband, Lord Nyantabana of Nduga, died and their son Bagambiki was still far too young to take his place, Dancilla Nyirakigwene asked King Yuhi V Musinga for permission to take over the office herself.
Although a new colonial constitution stipulated that the Lords should be exclusively male and replaced by their sons, her request was granted.
Dancilla Nyirakigwene became famous for her constant striving for justice and equal rights.
The object Headdress “amashyoro” of the female Lord Dancilla Nyirakigwene, before 1930 with the object ID 3050812 was last part of the auction 102nd Auction at April 13, 2024 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 293.
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