The following was noted in the museum's main catalogue when this object was received: "'ngule malang' (Ngumba), 'Ngule Malenge' (Mabea), 'Ngule Maleng (?)'. 2 fetish figures (male and female) with bark container (in Ngumba: 'shea') for skulls, medicine etc. For explanation see III C 6434 Cylinder 42 cm h[och]. [Symbolic drawing for "male"] Fig. 58 cm, with handle 6 cm longer [=longer]. [Symbolic drawing for "female"] Fig. 53.5 cm h. Ngumba."
Cataloguing data
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 42,5 x 29 x 30 cm (c)
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: ca. 86 x 45 x 45 cm (Gesamtmaß, a+b+c)
Objektbezug: III C 7628 a, Reliquiarfigur (byeri), 19. Jh., Georg Zenker (11.6.1855 - 1922)
is related to : Objektbezug: III C 7628 b, Reliquiarfigur (byeri), 19. Jh., Georg Zenker (11.6.1855 - 1922)
Objektbezug: III C 7628 b, Reliquiarfigur (byeri), 19. Jh., Georg Zenker (11.6.1855 - 1922)