Maître Christophe HERBELIN
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Dignitary’s throne with four attendants and a frieze of head…
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224
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Dignitary’s throne with four attendants and a frieze of head…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
Dignitary’s throne with four attendants and a frieze of heads, probably trophies
Wood with a reddish and brown patina, signs of wear, traces of white natural pigments, a small chip and a crack.
Bamiléké, Cameroon.
H. 49 × W. 41.5 cm
Among the Bamiléké, the throne is one of the principal symbols of the authority of the fo, the sovereign. The figures of attendants emphasise his rank and the power of the chieftaincy, whilst the carved heads may evoke trophies, symbols of victory and power. The throne thus embodies both the sovereign’s prestige and the continuity of his authority.
Expert: Mr Serge REYNES
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About the sale
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10/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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