This is a Mambila statue from Cameroon. It features a bluntly carved standing figure with a joyful expression. The figure stands 24.5 inches tall and is attached to a custom metal base. The feet are missing on this piece, and its unknown whether this was intentional with the design of the statue.
Attractive Mambila African Figure on Base 24.5″ – Cameroon
$180.00
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Ethnicity | Mambila |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 24.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 7" |
| Depth (Inches) | 6" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 16.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections. |
Tribe Information
About the Mambila People
“The 25,000 Mambila people produced a considerable number of masks and figures that are characterized by a heart-shaped face; red and white pigments were often applied later.”
“Dances celebrating the end of the planting seasons are led by a tribesman wearing a cephalomorphic helmet mask. In turn, he is followed by the retinue of assistants wearing secondary masks in the shape of a dog’s head and a crow’s head.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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