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Bamun Copper Necklace

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Composed of fifteen miniature heads welded onto a circular form, this intricate necklace is styled after the prestige collars worn by royalty of the Kingdom of Bamum, a pre-colonial state in Central Africa. Cast in copper alloy using the lost wax method, each miniature head is depicted with an ornate headdress, a motif seen also in Bamum masks laden with cowrie shells. Made for a tourist market, this prestige necklace is nonetheless a storied example of African metalworking.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CAA1415
Incollect Reference #:	802295

Dimensions

W.	16.25 in;	H.	15.5 in;
W.	41.28 cm;	H.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.