Les calebasses nka’a kügha : du contexte d’origine à la mise en exposition en Europe
The jawbones of enemies killed by the Bamum were hung from these calabashes. These symbols of victory were the used for rituals and considered the dynasty’s regalia. During the colonial period, they became artefacts collected by Europeans, particularly missionaries. Their acquisition led to a break...
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École du Louvre
2024-12-01
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Series: | Les Cahiers de l'École du Louvre |
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Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/cel/35209 |
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