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Fon Bamun Ndu Nyiet Drinking Horn Western Cameroon

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Fon Bamun Ndu Nyiet Drinking Horn Western Cameroon

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Fon BAMUN Ndu Nyiet Drinking Horn. Western Grassfields of Cameroon. ( African Tribal Art ).

Age: Second half of the 20th Century.

Delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity from Tribal and Ethnic.

Material: Horn.

Size: Length 30 cm. Width 9,5 cm.

As a sign of social status and rank within the community, men within kingdoms of the Grassfields (including the Bamum, Bamileke, Bangwa and Tikar kingdoms) possess a 'title cup' (nda nyiet), one of the most precious heirlooms passed down through the generations to the most honourable member of the family.

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Condition

good condition for it's age and use ; very nice patina.

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Fon Bamun Ndu Nyiet Drinking Horn Western Cameroon

Name: Fon Bamun Ndu Nyiet Drinking Horn Western Cameroon
SKU: 63990030
Price: 225 USD
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