African King Sculpture

Sculpture

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.

Name/Title

African King Sculpture

Entry/Object ID

2004.4.1

Description

Early-20th-c. standing figure of an African king from the Kingdom of Bamum, Cameroon. The figure is wearing a necklace and garments that are intricately carved. He is holding a staff and what appears to be a horn.

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

From the Bamum people

Dimensions

Height

23 in

Width

10 in

Depth

7 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Saint Joseph's University Purchase