The
privileges that distinguish the king also hold him apart from his subjects.
He should always remain at a distance from ordinary people, for indeed
through his special powers he is 'dangerous' for them. Therefore, common
people usually avoid the king, and even dare not stand in the king's shadow.
Male and female figure
Kom, Cameroon
19th century
acquired from Hans Caspar Gans Edler Herr zu Putlitz, 1906
The
privileges that distinguish the king also hold him apart from his subjects.
He should always remain at a distance from ordinary people, for indeed
through his special powers he is 'dangerous' for them. Therefore, common
people usually avoid the king, and even dare not stand in the king's shadow.