Bamun Figural Gong Janus Faces Iron Cameroon African Art
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| Title | Bamun Figural Gong Janus Faces Iron Cameroon African Art |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Iron bell |
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| People | Bamun |
| Materials | Iron (bell), wood (handle), cotton cloth |
| Approximate Age | 20th century |
| Height (in) | 15 |
| Width (in) | 4 |
| Depth (in) | 2.5 |
| Overall Condition | Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. |
| Damage/Repair | rusted, dirty bell. scratches and scrapes to wooden handle. |
Additional Information:
A well used iron bell with a wood handle in the form of a decorated face and head. The decoration of the janus head enhance the prestige of this object considered as an emblem of authority and as a part of a regalia for members of the warrior society.
For similar piece see Northern THE ART OF CAMEROON, fig. 61, pp. 128-129