Figure commémorative Maternité
Cameroun Grassland, Bamiléké / Bangoua
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Provenance
French CollectionTaille
H: 75,5 cm
H: 29.7 inch
Description
wood, pigments, rest. (legs), base
Female commemorative figures in the Grassfield often represent royal woman, i.e. the queen mother and titled wives.
They are honored, cared for and kept in safe places. Traditionally they were displayed in public on special occasions, particularly the December and January annual festivals where homage is paid to the fon.