木製の彫刻 - Bamileke - Cameroon (No reserve price)





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A wooden sculpture from the Bamileke culture of Bangoua village, Cameroon, titled 'A wooden sculpture', height 104 cm, weight 15.2 kg, in fair condition.
Description from the seller
A maternity Bangoua, Bameleke, NDÉ West region, Bangoua village, Cameroon. Among the Bamileke and other rural populations, mother and child figures are frequently associated with high-ranking women, chiefs' wives, or prestigious female ancestors. Some were displayed in palatial settings or during ceremonies related to royalty and fertility.
The head is relatively large in proportion to the body, emphasizing the figure's importance, and features a particularly elaborate hairstyle: it rises into a large, sculpted chignon or turban reminiscent of the prestigious hairstyles of high-ranking women. The face has half-closed almond-shaped eyes, a short, strong nose, and a slightly open mouth, while the ears are carefully sculpted and set free from the hairstyle. The neck is elongated and adorned with a necklace of large, spherical beads. This adornment suggests a high status, likely aristocratic or royal.
The breasts, very large and elongated, extend far down on either side of the torso. This anatomical exaggeration is a common technique in African sculptures of motherhood: it refers to fertility, nurturing capacity, and abundance. The left arm is folded towards the chest in a protective gesture. The child is depicted on a small scale, in accordance with a symbolic convention where the mother's hierarchical importance takes precedence over naturalism. Sculpted rings encircle the ankles; these may evoke prestige bracelets or stylized scarifications.
The feet are massive and firmly planted on the ground. The seat is integrated into the sculpture and contributes to the affirmation of the figure's dignity.
Reference Literature
Lecoq, Raymond. An African civilization: the Bamileké. Paris, Présence Africaine, 1953. "A classic work containing several illustrations of Bamileke statuary and information on royal institutions."
Koloss, Hans-Joachim. Worldview and society in the grasslands of Cameroon. Berlin, Dietrich Reimer. "An important reference on the Grassfields kingdoms and their artistic production."
Homberger, Lorenz (ed.). Kamerun: Kunst der Könige. Zurich, Rietberg Museum, 2008. "One of the most comprehensive catalogs devoted to the royal art of western Cameroon, featuring several Bamileke and Bangwa maternity figures."
Geery, Christraud M. Art and Oracle: African Art and Divination Rituals. New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1991. "Contains valuable analyzes of prestige sculptures from the countryside."
Notué, Jean-Paul & Triaca, Bianca. Royal Arts of Cameroon. Milan, 5 Continents Editions.
This information is created by AI and based on published ethnographic and art-historical sources.
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Seller's Story
A maternity Bangoua, Bameleke, NDÉ West region, Bangoua village, Cameroon. Among the Bamileke and other rural populations, mother and child figures are frequently associated with high-ranking women, chiefs' wives, or prestigious female ancestors. Some were displayed in palatial settings or during ceremonies related to royalty and fertility.
The head is relatively large in proportion to the body, emphasizing the figure's importance, and features a particularly elaborate hairstyle: it rises into a large, sculpted chignon or turban reminiscent of the prestigious hairstyles of high-ranking women. The face has half-closed almond-shaped eyes, a short, strong nose, and a slightly open mouth, while the ears are carefully sculpted and set free from the hairstyle. The neck is elongated and adorned with a necklace of large, spherical beads. This adornment suggests a high status, likely aristocratic or royal.
The breasts, very large and elongated, extend far down on either side of the torso. This anatomical exaggeration is a common technique in African sculptures of motherhood: it refers to fertility, nurturing capacity, and abundance. The left arm is folded towards the chest in a protective gesture. The child is depicted on a small scale, in accordance with a symbolic convention where the mother's hierarchical importance takes precedence over naturalism. Sculpted rings encircle the ankles; these may evoke prestige bracelets or stylized scarifications.
The feet are massive and firmly planted on the ground. The seat is integrated into the sculpture and contributes to the affirmation of the figure's dignity.
Reference Literature
Lecoq, Raymond. An African civilization: the Bamileké. Paris, Présence Africaine, 1953. "A classic work containing several illustrations of Bamileke statuary and information on royal institutions."
Koloss, Hans-Joachim. Worldview and society in the grasslands of Cameroon. Berlin, Dietrich Reimer. "An important reference on the Grassfields kingdoms and their artistic production."
Homberger, Lorenz (ed.). Kamerun: Kunst der Könige. Zurich, Rietberg Museum, 2008. "One of the most comprehensive catalogs devoted to the royal art of western Cameroon, featuring several Bamileke and Bangwa maternity figures."
Geery, Christraud M. Art and Oracle: African Art and Divination Rituals. New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1991. "Contains valuable analyzes of prestige sculptures from the countryside."
Notué, Jean-Paul & Triaca, Bianca. Royal Arts of Cameroon. Milan, 5 Continents Editions.
This information is created by AI and based on published ethnographic and art-historical sources.
Shipping and handling fees are doubled.
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- Unternehmen:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
- Repräsentant:
- Wolfgang Jaenicke
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- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
Klausenerplatz 7
14059 Berlin
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- +493033951033
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- w.jaenicke@jaenicke-njoya.com
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