BAMILÉKÉ, Cameroon. - Lot 234

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BAMILÉKÉ, Cameroon. - Lot 234
BAMILÉKÉ, Cameroon. Ceremonial torch featuring several ancestral heads with honeycombed hair. Wrought iron and bronze, patina from age and use. Diameter: 36 cm Note: This type of prestigious torque is part of the Bamiléké court adornment and signals the rank and wealth of its wearer. The multiple heads refer to the ancestors and the collective power of the lineage.
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