Maternity
Bamun · Cameroon
Reference: MTR-39
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- Height
- 35 cm
- Material
- Bronze
Numerous details in this motherhood with artistically scarified belly. As in most African maternity homes, the child is an insignificant figure compared to the mother. The…
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Full original description
Numerous details in this motherhood with artistically scarified belly. As in most African maternity homes, the child is an insignificant figure compared to the mother. The mother is a person of high rank, respected by all society, she receives the name Nkam-si or remarkable from God. These women are royal councillors and participate in the making of important decisions. They are also healers and fortune tellers, so qaue are highly respected. Old patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 14 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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