CollectionAfrican Art Archive
deen
Cameroon

BANGWA

3 objects in the collection, 2 of which are already fully documented. An in-depth dossier on BANGWA ritual practice, aesthetics, and history is coming in Phase 2.

Objects in the collection

3 objects

Already documented

BANGWA — simian figure
Nr. 0031
BANGWA

simian figure

Cameroon2. half of 20th centwood/fibres
BANGWA — reliquary guardian statue, stood in front of inside door of a local chief's (also called FON) reliquary room (very rare)
Nr. 0484
BANGWA

reliquary guardian statue, stood in front of inside door of a local chief's (also called FON) reliquary room (very rare)

Cameroon1. half of 20th centwood

In progress (1)

In progressAnalysis to come
Nr. 1067
BANGWA

power headcrest mask (called "nightmask"

Cameroon19th centwood