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Memorial Figure with Twins

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Compared to the Fosias, this statue appears more naturalistic in terms of proportions and design. The king - wearing a headdress and necklace - is seated on a throne stool. His hands rest on two children flanking him. It is presumably a pair of twins. Twins were said to have special powers. The king's gaze passes over the two accompanying figures, while the two twins standing in profile look outwards. This posture reflects the king's special role, even towards those who live in the palace. Nevertheless, the figures in this group are strongly related to each other. The king's shoulder line sweeps downwards on both sides and is taken up by the twins standing in profile with their bodies and legs. This line forms a moving but firm frame around the main figure / P.J.

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Cultural attribution
Bamileke (Bamiléké)
Object type
Male sculpture
Other title
Gedenkfigur mit Zwillingen
Dimensions
Height: 89 cm
Width: 33,5 cm
Depth: 31,5 cm
Weight: 8,2 kg
Material/Technique
Wood, Earth patina (crust patina)
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 10521

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    when
    19th century
    where
    Cameroon
    who
    Bangwa
    Bamileke (Bamiléké)
  • Collecting
    who
    Gustav Conrau (1865-10-02 - 1899-12) - Collectors
  • Change of legal title:
    Acquisition
    Description
    1899, Gustav Conrau
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Africa

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