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Intricately hand carved from a single solid piece of wood, this bed is made by the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon.
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Intricately hand carved from a single solid piece of wood, this bed is made by the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon.
According to Pierre Harter (1986: 63-64), ceremonial beds in the kingdoms of the Cameroonian Grassland, were used - exclusively by the king ( fon ), the chief ( cast ) or the queen ( mafo ) - for sleeping, " but also as prestige objects for the secret exhibition or in restricted council of the deceased king, before his burial ".
They are carved with human and/or animal motifs. The two long vertical walls serving as feet are decorated with human figures in staggered rows with raised arms and bent knees.
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- Dimensions
- 60ʺW × 15.5ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Seat Height
- 13.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- As with all antique items from this period, there are small signs of wear and imperfections which do not detract … moreAs with all antique items from this period, there are small signs of wear and imperfections which do not detract from this items beauty or quality. As with most handmade items, the measurements are not precise and will be slightly off in parts of the item. less
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