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click for full size image BAMILEKE TERRA COTTA FETISH
   
  Item #:   394
  Object Type:   Statues
  Tribe:   Bamileke
  Country:   Cameroon
  Size:   25cm / 10inches
  Material(s):   paint
  Description:   This beautiful Terra Cotta figure was used as a ceremonial water container.
 
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click for full size image BAMILEKE TERRA COTTA
   
  Item #:   466
  Object Type:   Statues
  Tribe:   Bamileke
  Country:   Cameroon
  Size:   25cm / 10inches
  Material(s):   paint
  Description:   Upon the death of teh village chief, this container was filled with water used in a ritual funeral ceremony. The powerful ram head and serpant figure play traditional role in giving strenght to the future chief. The elders took turns drinking from this ritual container.
 
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click for full size image BAMILEKE TERRA COTTA CONTAINER
   
  Item #:   467
  Object Type:   Statues
  Tribe:   Bamileke
  Country:   Cameroon
  Size:   26cm / 10inches
  Material(s):   grass beads paint
  Description:   This rare container was used during funeral rituals. Drinking from this ritual container, village elders gained wisdom and strength.
 
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