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BAMILEKE, Banganté region, Western Cameroon.
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99
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BAMILEKE, Banganté region, Western Cameroon.
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
BAMILEKE, Banganté region, Western Cameroon.
Woven and embroidered raffia, plant fibres.
A rare and antique prestige bag worn by chiefs as a mark of rank and used whilst travelling to carry small items, mainly a snuffbox, a pipe and a drinking horn. The surface is covered with an intricate design created through meticulous and skilful work involving woven and sewn fibres.
First third of the 20th century.
Total height: 71 cm; Width: 33 cm
Expert: Christian-Hervé NJIENSI
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 206176 - 1
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