Early 20th-Century Standing Figure of African King from the Kingdom of Bamum, Cameroon

Sculpture

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Standing Figure of African King: Wooden standing figure of African King with openings in sleeves, decorations carved on robe, holding staff and horn in hands, wearing a necklace.
Standing Figure of African King

Wooden standing figure of African King with openings in sleeves, decorations carved on robe, holding staff and horn in hands, wearing a necklace.

Name/Title

Early 20th-Century Standing Figure of African King from the Kingdom of Bamum, Cameroon

Entry/Object ID

2004.4

Description

Early 20th c. Standing Figure of African King from the Kingdom of Bamum, Cameroon. Wooden standing figure with openings in sleeves.

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Bamum, Cameroon.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Sculpture's Dimension

Height

23 in

Width

10 in

Depth

7 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

Early 20th c. Standing Figure of African King from the Kingdom of Bamum, Cameroon. Wooden standing figure with openings in sleeves. The African King wears a necklace and garments fully carved with decorations. He also holds a staff and what seems to be a horn.