Bouclier tressé "kor" ·  Cameroun, Mambila · ID: 3049542

Description

palm fibres, wood, sheet metal, with traditional patterns and tribal symbols

These shields were once used for warfare when, around the late 19th century, the Fulani raided the Mambila Plateau in search of slaves

As early as the 19th century, they were collected by German and English administrators, travellers and missionaries, traded with other groups or taken as war trophies by neighbours.

They are still used today in the “nggwun” dances, which are closely associated with the investiture of chiefs. The dance is performed when the chief restates his oath of office and swears not to abuse his position.

L’objet Bouclier tressé “kor” avec l’ID d’objet 3049542 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 99e vente aux enchères le 12 novembre 2022, numéro de lot 290 et est actuellement disponible pour 2 500 € en Vente libre.

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Littérature comparée

Barbier, Jean Paul & Purissima Benitez-Johannot, Shields, Munich, London, New York 2000, p. 40 f.