Royal throne
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Lot: 286
99th AuctionRoyal throne
Cameroon, Bangwa / Bamileke
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Gisela & Hartwig Dehmel, Lüchow, Germany |
H: 16.5 inch (seat); 30.9 inch (backrest)D: 16.7 inch |
sold |
wood,
The figures carved on the front of the backrest are reminiscent of royal
commemorative figures. One of them holds a drinking horn, which is considered to be a prestige object. The motif of the leopard as a caryatid figure is a reference to the former use of the stool at the court of a Fon.
