Standing male figure

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Description

wood, dark brown patina, redwood powder, kaolin, typical details: the zigzag-contour of the legs, the hands held up to the chin, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (leg zone). cracks, slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
in Fulani language Mambila means “humans”, while they call themselves “nor”. They had no kingship and no central power, but a village chief, who was supported by the so-called “mimin” society. They believed in the Maker, whom they used to call “nama” or “chang”, but a cult only existed for family ancestors. Most of their figures are representations of the deceased.

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Comparing literature

Gebauer, Paul, Art of Cameroon, New York 1979, p. 213

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Exhibition

Pace Gallery, New York, 2007

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