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Commemorative thrones of Chief Tufoyn and Queen Mother Naya

Mid-19th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Commemorative thrones of Chief Tufoyn and Queen Mother Naya
  • Artist: Yu, Fon of Kom (1830–1912)
  • Date: Mid-19th century
  • Geography: Cameroon, Grassfields region, Laikom
  • Medium: Wood, copper
  • Dimensions: H.: Male 74 7/8 in. (190 cm), Female 72 7/8 in. (185 cm)
  • Classification: Wood-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (III C 20681/82)
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing