Anthropomorphic dance crest "tukum" · Prairie Camerounaise, Widekum · ID: 3041834
Description
wood, wrapped in animal skin, with separate carved limbs, rising from small disc-shaped wickerwork base, coiffure from real hair, min. dam., small missing parts, base;
“tukum” dance crests have entertaining function. They appear during the funeral of important dignitaries, but are just as likely to perform during life-cycle celebrations of ordinary people. They are also employed to celebrate victorious wars.
L’objet Anthropomorphic dance crest “tukum” avec l’ID d’objet 3041834 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 85th Tribal Art Auction dans 4 mars 2017 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 320 a atteint un prix de vente de 800 €.
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Littérature comparée
Fagaly, William, Ancestors of Congo Square, New Orleans 2011, p. 226 f.