Royal couple
Bangwa · Cameroon
Reference: PAR-9
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- Height
- 65 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Specialists of the statuery more than of the masks Bangwa they are characterized by printing a movement on their figures which they achieve by breaking the…
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Full original description
Specialists of the statuery more than of the masks Bangwa they are characterized by printing a movement on their figures which they achieve by breaking the classic verticality of the African statues and by bending the legs. The Bangwa are implanted in the Bamileké region is a head of this large group. This type of statues are named after royal couples. They often represent fertility but mainly power and combativity. They usually place themselves on both sides of the enthronement chairs during the meetings of the notables and at funerals.
Further technical information
- 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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