Bamun or Bamileke janus-faced flywhisk, Cameroon
24” tall (61cm)
wood, pigment, leather, animal hair/tail
first half of the 20th century
ex Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, NY
ex SMA Fathers Museum, NJ
ex private US collection
A great janus-faced flywhisk with nice signs of age and use. The inventory number is from the SMA Fathers Museum in NJ, and the object originally was donated by Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott. Beside their obvious use, objects like this were also part of a leader or chief's regalia, a symbol of power and authority that would accompany the chief during most of his official duties. Heads, figures, beadwork or other decoration on the handle would enhance the prestige of the object which served as a mark of social status.
SOLD $550 plus shipping
Includes custom mount
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