Cameroon
BAMILEKE
10 objects in the collection, 9 of which are already fully documented. An in-depth dossier on BAMILEKE ritual practice, aesthetics, and history is coming in Phase 2.
Objects in the collection
10 objectsAlready documented
Nr. 0083BAMILEKE
headcrest or shoulder mask (called BATCHAM or TSEMABU), published in "AFRICANA" p. 178 and "KOPFSKULPTUREN" p. 142
Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood
Nr. 0325BAMILEKE
ritual stool
Cameroon19th centwood
Nr. 0347BAMILEKE
lamellophone
Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood
Nr. 0385BAMILEKE
BATCHAM head crest mask, published AFRICA, p. 154
Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood
Nr. 0556BAMILEKE
whistle
Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood/leather
Nr. 0615BAMILEKE
rare lion headcrest mask (published in "KOPFSKULPTUREN" page 144)
Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood
Nr. 0676BAMILEKE
double gong
Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood/iron
Nr. 0742BAMILEKE
gong
Cameroon1. half of 20th centbrass/fibres
Nr. 0928BAMILEKE
cache-sexe
Cameroon1. half of 20th centiron/beads