Unidentified

Royal Memorial Figure (lefem)

19th-20th century

Category
Culture
Bangwa
Place Made
Cameroon
Materials
Wood
Measurements
37 5/8 x 9 3/4 x 8 3/4 in (95.5675 x 24.765 x 22.225 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.172
Description

Figure seated on round base with figurative motifs around perimeter; base surmounted by animal heads; small appendage extending down from base; figure seated on two knobular posts; knees bent; wearing broad leg bands and waist band; arms bent; right hand resting on knee; left hand holding tall gourd-like baton; wearing many bracelets on each wrist; multi-stranded necklace and choker; round face; upturned mouth; arrow nose; cap like coiffure.