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ID number: BIRRC-D0435 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: African Collection Artist / Maker: Unknown Title / Object name: Kneeling figure Object type: Metalwork
Place made: Bamenda, Cameroons Culture: Bamileke Collector: Duckworth, E. H. Materials: Brass on a wooden base Measurements: 10 cm
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Supporting 'trees', intended as a holder for carving knives and forks.
This brass figure depicts a woman kneeling between two trees. As well as being visually striking it has another purpose; the trees can act as a stand for a carving knife or fork. A beautifully decorative piece on its own, this also shows the link between women and food, an important one across Africa.
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