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Ancestor figure, Bamileke ethnic group – Cameroon
2,950.00€
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Ceremonial beaded Bamileke (or Bamun/Bangwa) statue from Cameroon, representing a male ancestral figure.
- Royal Significance: Beaded figures are court art objects whose use was strictly reserved for the king (known as the “fon”), his family, and high-ranking individuals. They symbolize power, social status, and the connection to royal ancestors.
- Materials and Technique: The base is a wooden sculpture that is then covered with raffia cloth or a similar material, onto which thousands of imported colored glass beads are meticulously sewn.
- Function: These statues served as guardians of deceased chiefs or as altars where ritual attributes and jewelry were placed, and were used in secret society ceremonies to communicate with the deceased.
- Symbolism of Colors and Elements: The colors of the beads often correspond to different chiefdoms. The figure holds a cylindrical object, which may represent a ritual scepter or rattle, and sits on a base that sometimes depicts animals such as buffaloes or leopards, symbols of strength and royal power.
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| Weight | 25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 36 × 170 cm |
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| Weight | 25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 36 × 170 cm |
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