Royal King Figure – Bronze – Bamun – Cameroon

Great Bamun bronze king figure. The peoples of the Cameroon Grassfields (West Africa) developed a rich tradition in the visual arts that expressed the social and political hierarchy of the many chiefdoms and kingdoms of the region. The Fon, or king, held the highest rank, followed in importance by the title-holders, including women, of the royal lineages. Bronze in African art in the serve of the King. This figure, a symbol of wisdom, is seated on his chair, accompanied by his children. Good condition with traces of tribal use.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.