BAMILEKE (Cameroon)
Necklace worn by the great adviser of the kingdom.
Our example has thirteen heads representing the "Fon" mounted on a flat iron ring.
Called "mbangba" this type of necklace also exists with buffalo heads.
Cf. Ancient Arts of Cameroon, page 42 Pierre Harter
Diameter : 36 cm
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