Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic figure "jagana"

Nigeria, Mumuye, Tage von Kpwazang
sold EUR 1,600
Provenance
El Hadj Yende Amadou, Foumban, Cameroon (1970s)
German Private Collection
Size
H: 73,5 cm
H: 28.9 inch

Description

wood, kaolin, rest.

Based on physiognomy, hairstyle, scarification marks and body formation, this figure can be located in the Kpwazang region and can possibly be assigned to a master “Tage of Kpwazang” (cf. Strybol, 2018, fig. 49-51).


Comparing literature

Strybol, Jan, Art and the Sacred in Mumuyeland, Oostkamp 2018

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