Zemanek-Münster

Stool

Cameroon Grassfields, Bamileke
not available anymore
Provenance
Belgian Collection
Size
H: 35,5 cm
H: 14.0 inch

Description

light brown wood, middle brown patina, ring-shaped base, leopard as caryatid figure, vaulted round seat, dam., insect caused missing parts (esp. seat and base), cracks, traces of abrasion;
the leopard embodies certain attributes like quickness, survivability and aggressiveness which were transferred on the king. So he became the most important royal symbol, like an “alter ego” of the king.


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