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View translationBulu Fetish - Bulu - Cameroon (Zonder Minimumprijs)
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Bulu Fetish Statue
A large and impressive Fetish Statue Bulu/boulou. Covered with a fine patina and a smooth rubbed face due to tribal ceremonial use.
The Bulu, located in the border area between Cameroon and Gabon, are part of the Fang group. The Bulu also practiced the Ngil ritual to fight against witchcraft and poisoning. Ngi is the gorilla, a formidable animal with which the applicant identifies after his acceptance into the secret society. Their monkey or gorilla statues are notable for their round and simple shapes and for their great accuracy in observing the animal's attitude. The Bulu admit that there is a part of their ancestors in the symbolism of the monkey/gorilla
The object is heavy and will be over 10kg when packed!
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Bulu Fetish Statue
A large and impressive Fetish Statue Bulu/boulou. Covered with a fine patina and a smooth rubbed face due to tribal ceremonial use.
The Bulu, located in the border area between Cameroon and Gabon, are part of the Fang group. The Bulu also practiced the Ngil ritual to fight against witchcraft and poisoning. Ngi is the gorilla, a formidable animal with which the applicant identifies after his acceptance into the secret society. Their monkey or gorilla statues are notable for their round and simple shapes and for their great accuracy in observing the animal's attitude. The Bulu admit that there is a part of their ancestors in the symbolism of the monkey/gorilla
The object is heavy and will be over 10kg when packed!
Shipping with PostNL registered and insured at listed postal costs! no gain on post charges and free packing.
Only shipping EU
Pictures are part of the description
Ethnic group/ culture
Bulu
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Solid Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bulu Fetish
Height
60 cm
Weight
9.2 kg
Provenance
Private Collection