Ancient African Wooden Female Sculpture From Cameroon (bamileke)
Sculpture of a female bust with a conical hairstyle entirely covered in colorful beads arranged in a spiral pattern.
The face displays an expressiveness typical of Bamileke workshops (an ethnic group from the western highlands of Cameroon).
The structure is made of solid wood, covered with a layer of clay decorated with engraved geometric patterns and inlaid with cowrie shells, a symbol of wealth and spiritual protection.
Condition: excellent overall condition; slight signs of use and minor chips on the clay body, one broken shell (see last photo).
The face displays an expressiveness typical of Bamileke workshops (an ethnic group from the western highlands of Cameroon).
The structure is made of solid wood, covered with a layer of clay decorated with engraved geometric patterns and inlaid with cowrie shells, a symbol of wealth and spiritual protection.
Condition: excellent overall condition; slight signs of use and minor chips on the clay body, one broken shell (see last photo).
200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Height: 60
Reference (ID): 1752548
Availability: In stock
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