Bamun Beaded Figure

Cameroon

Mid 20th c

18 1/2 inches high x 5 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Newport Beach, CA collection

$ 1,500

Inv. #A3791

The Bamun carved human male figures of varying size that symbolized majesty in the Grasslands of Cameroon.  These figures are commemorative portraits of royal ancestors and possibly memorials to the king.  The figure is carved of wood covered with native cloth and is stitched with dark blue, black, orange and yellow glass trade beads

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