Portrait Figure of Metang, the 10th King of Batufam
Bamileke
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Bamileke
Portrait Figure of Metang, the 10th King of Batufam
c. 1912-1914 · Sculpture
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Yes — on view
Art Institute of Chicago
Room137Chicago, United States
Confirmed on public display.
- Verified
- 9 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Portrait Figure of Metang, the 10th King of Batufam” is a sculpture by Bamileke, dated c. 1912-1914. The catalog places it within Bamileke and Arts of Africa, with king, portraits, and abstract figures among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 137) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Bamileke
- Date
- c. 1912-1914
- Medium
- Sculpture
- Accession number
- 1997.555
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- pipeline · record aic:148330 · fetched 9 d ago
