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Bamileke Beaded Throne, Vogue

Irving Penn1966-12-01

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Condé Nast Archive
New York, United States

A beaded Kuo Koko, or state throne, of the Kamileke chieftains of Northern Cameroon. The entire throne is covered in purple beads. Two human figures, holding their chins in their hands, form the backrest. The seat is supported by the figure of an animal. The facial features of all figures are detailed in white beads. Both human figures are detailed with red headbands.

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  • Title: Bamileke Beaded Throne, Vogue
  • Creator: Irving Penn
  • Date Created: 1966-12-01
  • Location Created: Cameroon
  • Provenance: Vogue, December 1, 1966
  • Photographer: Irving Penn
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