Figurine, Mambila Mfunte Culture, Cameroon Height: 48 cm.
Beautiful sculpture attributed to the Mfumte of Cameroon/Nigeria. This work could also come from an ethnic group of this region, like the Mambila, the Keaka...
The style is mastered, the volumes are well-carved, conferring much strength to this piece. The face is expressive, the mouth put forward, the ears are close to the eyes, the overall is skilfully ornamented with natural white and red pigments. Interesting work of the hairdo, formed by a few lines. The wood is ancient and oxidised. Wonderful patina. A wonderful ancient and authentic piece of collection. Around 1930.
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- Object
- voorouder standbeeld
- Etnische groep / cultuur
- Mambila Mfunte
- Regio / land
- Nigeria
- Materiaal
- Hout
- Periode
- Begin 20e eeuw
- Staat
- Goede staat, gebruikt met enige tekenen van slijtage
- Verkocht met standaard
- Ja
- Afmetingen
- 48×0×0 cm