Bâton à cinq têtes ·  Cameroun, Bangoua · ID: 3043675

Description

wood, strongly encrusted blackish-brown patina, traces of soot, faces with expressive features of skull-like structure, bare teeth from inserted wooden splinters, slightly dam., cracks, metal plate.
These staffs are used to define the restricted area where the ceremonies of the night-watch society “troh” are held.
Among the Bangwa kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields, the central “fwa” (chief) and a number of secret societies are responsible for the social rule of each kingdom. One such society is the night Society “troh” of nine council members, believed to be the descendants of the original nine companions of the founding Bangwa “fwa”. The “troh” society is responsible for the selection and enthronement of the next chief and must pass on secret knowledge to him. Beyond royal duties, “troh” members must maintain the social and religious well being of the people by dispensing arresting, prosecuting and executing criminals and witches.

L’objet Bâton à cinq têtes avec l’ID d’objet 3043675 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 88e vente aux enchères Tribal Art dans 10 mars 2018 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 353 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 500 €.

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Littérature comparée

Fagg, William, African Majesty from Grassland and Forest, Ontario 1981, p. 69, ill. 24

Publications

AHDRC: 0150578