Bamoum Tribal Necklace
Very Large Cast Bronze Beads
Bamoum, Bamum, Bamoun, Vera or Yoruba Peoples
Cameroon , Nigeria
Mid 20th Century
Collected by naturalist and philanthropist, Eli Weiss in the 1980’s.
19" long as photographed
chieftain bead is 4" long
auxiliary oblong beads are 1.5" long
weight : 1 pound 11 ounces or .77 kilograms
Lost Wax Cast Bronze Beads.
Old Tag reads : 'Bamoum Necklace Mens Ritual Ceremonial Dances'
Impressive size and weight.
Display of status and prosperity.
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