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Kekum Njang mask representing the King (Fon) , in the form of a gorilla

Offered by: Spectandum

Description
Kekum Njang mask representing the King (Fon) , in the form of a gorilla . Kom People, Cameroon.. Certified by Jo De Buck and Tamara Northern.
Early 20th Century
Wood, fabric, glass beads
78 x 50 x 29 cm
30 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 11 3/8 in
1381
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Kekum Njang mask representing the King (Fon) , in the form of a gorilla surmounted by sculpted quadrapeds.Kom people ,Cameroon.These masks, made of wood and decorated with beads, are entrusted to the King or the heads of families with the highest rank and are characterised by their powerful expressionistic appearance and their symbolic force. The inventivness of their plastic design, count amongst the Kom's most important royal emblems. The superb beaded decoration alternates round and tubular European trade beads.

Provenance
Private collection Netherlands
Certificate Jo de Buck dated 1900/beginning 20th C- authentified by Mme Tamara Northern
Certificate Philippe Laeremans dated 1895/1919

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	817282

Dimensions

W.	19.69 in;	H.	30.71 in;	D.	11.42 in;
W.	50 cm;	H.	78 cm;	D.	29 cm;

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