Two Handblown Glass Domes with Fine Beaded Regalia, Cameroon Grasslands

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Two Handblown Glass Domes with Fine Beaded Regalia, Cameroon Grasslands

About the Item

Two very decorative modern handblown domes containing: Five Ceremonial Flutes or Whistles Beaded flutes from the Cameroon Grassland come in a variety of geometric form, taking on the shape of a hollowed, stylized figure that combines human and animal features. Most have a holes or some device for the attachment of a carry strap in string, cloth or leather. Mouthpiece up the flutes resemble buffalo heads; hanging inverted they suggest the human form. Whistles are usually tuned to play up to three notes and may be used alone or played in sets to produce a scale. Sound is made when a player blows air across a sharp edge - in this case between the crescent-shaped ends. This globe has a height of 45 cm and a diameter of 40 cm. Five Ceremonial Small Trophy Heads Beaded Small Ceremonial Heads (Twe ?) are inspired by the very old and rare Atwonzen beaded skulls created for Bamileke King. They originate from the kingdoms located in the Dschang region. These representations consistently portray the skulls of enemies and are all formed out of a wooden core covered in fabric and decorated with beads, each example offers a unique interpretation. Highly symbolic, these depictions of enemies’ heads, wooden or the real skulls themselves, were carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions and during certain warrior dances such as the tso or nzen. The Small Ceremonial Heads were carried by the representatives of the important families. They were often covered with the same type of beads and designs; whereas the Royal Atwonzens had unique embroideries. One is represented in the The Caroline and Marshall Mount collection This globe has a height of 55 cm and a diameter of 40 cm. Rulers throughout the many Kingdoms in the Cameroon Grassland region (Bamileke –Bamum -Tikar) employed a range of Regalia to assert their political, economic and religious power. Presented publicly in lavish displays of wealth and power, many court objects were distinguished by their elaborate bead embroidery. Imported from Venice, Bohemia or Amsterdam, glass beads were considered a luxury material whose use and distribution were controlled by the King. The decoration of objects with vast quantities of brilliantly colored beads transformed utilitarian objects into symbols of royal status and prestige.

Dimensions:
Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Beads,Burlap,Wood,Beaded
Place of Origin:
Cameroon
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The Regalia were kept in the original state they were found without any cleaning or restaurations.
Seller Location:
Leuven , BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU330119431843