Standing male figure ·  Cameroun, Mambila · ID: 3032214

Description

wood, matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, heart-shaped facial plane with big eyes and open mouth, typical detail: the zigzag-contour of the legs, dam., cracks, traces of insect caused damage, base;
the Mambila had no kingship and no central power, but a village chief, who was supported by the so-called “mimin” society. They believed in the Maker, whom they used to call “nama” or “chang”, but a cult only existed for family ancestors. Most of their figures are representations of the deceased.