Wakan" headdress cod. 0571. Woven cane and traditional pigments. Abelam people. png. Very good condition with strong remaining of pigments and aged patina on the reverse. Pre - 1940. Diam. cm. 42. This type of headdress known as "Wakan" or "Notu" or "Du" was used behind the head of men and yam during the public portion of male initiation ceremonies.