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Juju figures, Bafut, 1937-12

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/102

Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm. A close up of the group, showing the beautifully worked Bikom cloth with its marvellously intricate pattern. The carved stool from Babanki Tungo but covered with small beads. Two long necked native calabashes, two decanters and Toby jugs from Brum, some pottery and two more long necked calabashes worked in native designs with small coloured beads. The male juju figure in skirt of beads holds a drinking horn in the right hand whilst the female holds a calabash in the left hand. Behind, attached to long bamboo poles are the Bikom cloths that are carried in front and over the chief as a sort of awning.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937-12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2011-02-14 15:22:06+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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