Boulou monkey, Cameroon
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BULU MONKEY, CAMEROON
Cameroon. Rare Ngil-Bulu reliquary monkey.
The Bulu are part of the Fang group. They are located on the border between Cameroon and Gabon. The Ngi is a fearsome gorilla with which the applicant identifies once accepted into the secret society. Their monkey statues are striking for their invention of simple, round shapes, and for their accurate observation of the animal's attitude. The Bulu admit that their ancestors played a part in the gorilla's symbolism.
H. approx. 70cm.
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