Mambila or Bamum Healer's Calabash Pitcher peaches Amercan Folklore Society

Amercan Folklore Society

Irian Jaya (Papua)

social standing

Strand measures approximately 84

artistic continuity

Mambila or Bamum Healer's Calabash Pitcher peaches Amercan Folklore SocietyMambila or Bamum people, early to mid. 20th century, Cameroon Grasslands, Central Africa Magnificent ritual calabash pitcher used by healers or diviners in the Cameroon Grasslands. A large spherical calabash vessel with a long neck, securely set within a finely woven basketry holder with a side handle. The bulbous body is richly adorned with bones, a small monkey skull, snail shells, plant seeds, medicine packets, feathers, and other sacred