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Description
Note translation: Note large drum unsual chair in that it looks carved - see the two symbolic double gongs in front underneath the posture of the two men on the right holding their chins with their hands. There appears to be a framed photograph behind the umbrella (see also E-30.29.071) (PV 02.2002).
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, collodion 16.8 x 11.7 cm.
Njapndunke (queen mother) Njoya* (mother) Anthropomorphic representation Chair Drum Entourage Insignia of rank Palm rib Pipe Queen mother Type and material of construction Umbrella Wood carving
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