Commemorative maternity figure
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93rd Tribal Art AuctionCommemorative maternity figure
Cameroon Grassfields, Bamileke / Bangwa
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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French Collection | H: 29.7 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, pigments, rest. (legs), base
Female commemorative figures in the Grassfield often represent royal woman, i.e. the queen mother and titled wives.
They are honored, cared for and kept in safe places. Traditionally they were displayed in public on special occasions, particularly the December and January annual festivals where homage is paid to the fon.
Kahan, Leonard et .al., A Cameroon World, New York 2007, p. 152