Folders
Sculpture
Bust
Head of a bearded man with proruding ears, left ear has detailed carving, the right ear is plain. Has an open mouth showing through and with teeth, and strong eyebrows. Wearing a crown of two lizards with heads pointing down, tails up and connected, as are their close limbs. Carved through in places to show light behind. Back is just carved out and not to be seen.
Female figure
Anthropomorphic sculptural portrait of a winto' (Fon's wife). She is carrying a small calabash in front, left hand below the right. She is wearing a carved waistband of cowries attached to a cache-sex. Carved hair is styled/plaited.
Female figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of an old woman wearing a loin cloth, bare breasted, carrying a pot on her head. Darkened with charcoal
Female figure holding a container
Sculpture of a woman with an asymetricical face, holding a basket on her head with both hands up and carrying an abstracted baby on her back. She is seated on a small stool just under her buttocks. Her thighs form a horizontal circle. Placed on an open circular base.
Figure
Figure of a man crouching and holding a large pot between his knees. Feathers inserted on either side of the pot.
Figure of Manjong society member
Miniature of a Manjong/Mfu (warrior) society member in full regalia.
Figure of a masquerade
Miniature of the character who leads and helps manage/control the mask named Kibarankoh during displays, ceremonies, and occasions
Figure of a masquerade
Miniature of a character that accompanies, protects, and controls the mask Kibarankoh during displays, ceremonies, and special occasions.
Figure of a masquerade
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a masquerade in motion carrying removable plywood shield, kumbu' and two spears. Whitewashed and painted with red and black spots, carved hair and wearing real feathers in its hair.
Figure of a war spy
Miniature of a man dressed in the traditional regalia of a war spy, carrying a long spear, a cutlass in its sheath, and a calabash.
Figure of an owl
Very rudimentary sculpture carved from a burl, using the original wood as most of the form.
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the character that leads and protects the mask Kibaranko during displays and ceremonies.
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the mask that comes out from the Ngirii (royal family) men's society during celebrations and ceremonies.
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the tallest mask in the kingdom. Stands on stilts. Comes out on specific occasions.
Figure of masquerade
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the masquerade Kingaayasi, the tallest in the kingdom. It walks on stilts and towers above the crowd. Kingaayasi comes out on ceremonial occasions and to commemorate the deaths of important title-holders.
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the tallest masquerade in the kingdom. It walks on stilts and towers above the crowd. Kingaayasi comes out to commemorate the deaths of important title holders and on other ceremonial occasions.
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the king of the masquerades and court jester, Fon shikang.
Figure of masquerade
Mineature of the "king of the masquerades" a comedian who comes out on ceremonial occasions"
Figure of masquerade
Miniature of the masquerade Shigwaala. Gown is of feathers, mask in the form of a human face is worn horizontally.
Figure of masquerade and attendants
Miniature of a maquerade of the Nwerong society, Kibaranko, accompanied by two handlers that control his movements by leash.
Figure of masquerade character
Miniature of a character that follows the masquerade for protection and control.
Figure of men's society member
Miniature of the leader of the Nwerong society. Some of his functions are to lead the procession, protect the mask it accompanies during displays, and dignify the Fon.
Figures of masquerade
Miniatures of the masquerade characters that herald and control the major mask during displays and celebrations
Guardian Sculpture
Sculpture of a seated monkey holding a baby. The monkey's face is painted with red pigment. Human hair used for its beard and head of hair.
Male Figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a man wearing a traditional cap, a striped loin cloth, and carrying a spear in his right hand with upraised arm and a palm wine cup in his left hand. Dressed as an initiate in the Mfu men's society. Object was buried in mud after it was carved.
Male Figure
Miniature of a leader in the Ngirii society dressed in traditional regalia and carrying a double gong.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a man wearing a traditional fabric loin cloth and decorated with plants, with shaved head, touching himself under the cloth with his right hand as though urinating
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a bearded man wearing a loin cloth, traditional cap, carrying a double gong and beater. Has been buried in mud.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a bearded man wearing beads, a loin cloth, traditional cap, bracelet, and carrying a staff. Figure is draped with plant material and has been whitewashed.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a Notable wearing cowrie decorated cap, loin cloth, crossed belts around the chest, a beaded necklace and two bracelets on each wrist. Arms upraised carrying a carved image of President Paul Biya written with CPDM/RDPC and 1986 HE BIYA. Object signed by the maker.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a crouching man wearing a cap, carrying a carved palm wine cup with both hands in front, wearing a loin cloth. Surface marks of the sculpting tools, especially on legs
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculptural portrait of a Fon wearing the vibuh vi vebaa with "Fon of Nso'" carved on the edge and elaborate geometric shaped decorations all over the headdress. Figure is seated on a stool being held up by four small figures that are squatting and holding their hands together. The Fon is bearded. He is holding a palm wine cup in his right hand and a pipe in his left hand. He is wearing a royal necklace made of leopard's teeth, and a bracelet on his left wrist. On his back he carries a baby in between two amulets that would have been made of leather on a double cord. He is wearing a loin cloth representation of royal fabric He is bent over, leaning on his knees with elbows.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a man wearing a cap, seated on a European style chair with carvings on the back in shape of double gong. His hands resting on his knees, with a smiling face showing teeth
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculptural portrait of a Fon wearing the vibuh vi vebaa ovoid shaped decorations all over the headdress. Figure is seated on a stool being held up by three small figures that are squatting and holding up the seat with their arms above their heads. The Fon is bearded. He is holding a palm wine cup in his right hand and a pipe in his left hand. He is wearing a royal necklace made of leopard's teeth, and a bracelet on his left wrist. On his back he carries a baby in between two amulets that would have been made of leather on a double cord. He is wearing a loin cloth representation of royal fabric. He is bent over, leaning on his knees with elbows. Signed by the artist carving at the base.
Male figure
Sculpture of a bearded man wearing a traditional cap, beads around his neck and a loin cloth. He is carrying what appears to be a rattle or small calabash.
Male figure
Sculpture of a bearded man holding a palm wine cup in his right hand up towards his chest. He is wearing a traditional cap painted red, black and white, a beaded necklace, bracelets on both wrists, and a loin cloth. His eyes are painted black and white. He is standing on a small carved base. Left hand at groin. He appears to be slightly crouching.
Male figure
Figurative sculpture of an old man holding a cup. His cap, garments, and beard are made of cowrie shells and white glass beads which cover his head and whole body.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a man wearing a traditional cap, carrying a cutlass and sheath under his left armpit, held by upraised right arm
Male figure
Full figure of a man wearing a traditional cap, beads around his neck,a knife and scabbard on a cord hanging below his left shoulder, and holding a staff in his left hand. He is dressed in a real textile loin cloth. He is decorated with live plants on a regular basis, which are allowed to dry and remain hanging around his neck until they are refreshed with new garlands.
Male figure
Anthropomorphic sculpture of a man wearing a traditional cap, necklaces, and a loin cloth representing traditional fabric worn by a Shey. Forehead marked by scarification.
Male figure holding a pot
Sculpture of a man in slight crouch position holding a container with a cover that has two camileons standing on it, facing front. He is standing over a leopard that is helping carry the pot on its ears. The man is nude, but wearing a cap. He is smiling, showing his teeth. The base is carved out, and decorated with diamond shapes all around. The container holds porcupine quills, cloth, and a set of keys.
Male figure holding a pot
Sculpture of a man being held up by a container that is decorated with five lizards carved and painted black around its surface. He is wearing a traditional cap and has been painted black. The container rests on the front legs of four black lizards standing on a round, hollowed out base.
Male guardian figure
Sculpture of a man with two horns on his head, holding a long staff that is resting on a stool in front of him. The stool is decorated the carved image of a spider. The figure is wrapped in a woven fiber mesh that serves as clothing and covers the man's body and head.
Masquerade figure
Slightly abstracted sculpture of a masquerade, with holes that look as though they should be holding a headdress, kimbu', shield, and maybe wearing some kind of dress. Head is pointed as though to be wearing a cap of some kind. Straight parallel legs, standing on a small, circular base.
Sculpture in the form of a leopard
Zoomorphic sculpture of a leopard standing, facing to right, decorated with lozenge shaped spots
Sculpture in the form of a leopard
Zoomorphic statue representing a male laopard, head turned toward the left, mouth open showing teeth and tongue. Surface covered with geometric designs
Sculpture in the form of a leopard
Zoomorphic sculpture of a leopard lying down with its head turned towards right with an open mouth. Surface is painted red, black and white, with carved spots
Sculpture in the form of a lion
Zoomorphic sculpture representing a male lion, lying down, head turned towards the left, colored red inside the mouth and ears
Sculpture in the form of a lion
Zoomorphic sculpture representing a male lion, lying down, head turned towards the left, colored red inside the mouth and eyes, black and white paint on forehead and on body, green on ?? pasture ??
Sculpture in the form of a lion
Zoomorphic sculpture of a male lion lying down, facing front, mouth wide open with red paint inside the mouth, teeth painted white
Sculpture in the form of crocodile
Sculpture of masquerade
Sculpture of a masquerade carrying a bamboo shield, whitewashed with carved and red-dyed spots on its body, red inside the mouth, hair made of fiber and feather, fiber around its neck.