Rare cimier de danse "mbaing" · Cameroun, Ngambè-Tikar · ID: 3046648
Description
wood, red pigment, kaolin, plant fibre, fabric, cracks, base
A comparable dance crest, ex Jacques Kerchache (1969) was published by Claude Savary in 1978 (p.54, ill. 25). In 1983 it was auctioned as part of the famous Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Collection at Sotheby’s, London (AHDRC 0011137).
The “mbaing” masks are employed for the “nganga” dance during funerals. They are usually worn by a member of the chief’s family.
The head sculptures, rising from massive necks, are balanced on top of the head, whereby the wickerwork frame and the fabric upholstery on the ring-shaped base is intended to make it easier for the dancer to carry.
L’objet Rare cimier de danse “mbaing” avec l’ID d’objet 3046648 a fait partie de l’enchère 94e vente aux enchères Tribal Art en 7 mars 2020 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 296.
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Littérature comparée
Savary, Claude, Sculptures Africaines d´un Collectionneur de Genève, Genève 1978, p.54, ill. 25