This funerary post made of wood and various materials comes from the Mumuyé ethnic group of Nigeria

Height: 88 cm, age cracks, unstable (to be placed on a base)

The Mumuyé ethnic group

Protected by a mountain range and devoid of natural resources that could greatly interest Europeans, the Benue Valley, in the interior regions of Nigeria, has been little affected by colonization. This is where the Mumuyé live... Read more here

The Mumuyé funeral post

The function of the funeral post, loaded with symbols, is very ritualized! It is the sign of an important passage, both physical and spiritual...

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