Mambila sacrificial patina statue from Cameroon

2.700
20th century
Tribal Art
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From: 83330, LE CASTELLET, France

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    Old sculpture in medium-hard wood with a very thick crusty patina
    height 33,5cm (35cm with feathers) plus base provided with
    Quite rare sculpture representing a character with a hollowed out female sex, head of a bird with a wide open beak
    This type of representation is more often found in the terracotta jugs of this ethnic group
    Patina of use and a thick crusty patina due to the repeated sacrificial libations poured on it
    the feet are eroded by the use of time
    Remains of feathers at the top
    A power emanates from this sculpture which has been venerated many times
    Beautiful collection piece

    The Mambila are a people of Central and West Africa, mostly found in southeastern Nigeria, but also across the border in northwestern Cameroon. Most of them live on the Mambila plateau.

    Ref: OJZUBY7139

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