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A Bamun Drinking Horn, "ndunyet"

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Item Details

Description

Trinkhorn, "ndunyet"
Bamun, Kamerun
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Gelbguss. H 8,5 cm. L 31 cm.

Provenienz:
- Galerie Walu, Zürich, 1981 in situ erworben.
- Fred (1933-2021) und Ilse (1934-2021) Mayer, Zürich (1985).

(Nduet = Büffelhorn / Ndunyet = buffalo horn)

Fein verziertes Trinkgefäss aus Büffelhorn für zeremonielle Feiern. Standes- und Würdezeichen eines Notabeln. Symbol für Fruchtbarkeit und Manneskraft.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Northern, Tamara (1986). Expressions of Cameroon Art.The Franklin Collection. Pasadena: The Castle Press.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 364 / 728

Condition

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Weight

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A Bamun Drinking Horn, "ndunyet"

Name: A Bamun Drinking Horn, \"ndunyet\"
SKU: 124371790
Price: 180 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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Starting Price CHF 200

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