Coupe de prestige
Prairie Camerounaise, Bamum
Vendu
330 €
Provenance
Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania, USATaille
H: 30 cm
D: 21 cm
H: 11.8 inch
D: 8.3 inch
Description
wood, encrusted reddish-brown patina, camwood powder,
These smaller wooden vessels were usually used for storing camwood powder, which was said to have a protective effect and with which people smeared on their bodies for a variety of occasions. In the larger vessels, meat prepared in palm oil was served, especially for special guests.