Figures like this are know to the Mambila as tadep. They are believed to be connected with a healing association called Suaga. This figure is 18 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds.
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Small Mambila Tadep Figure 18″ with base – Cameroon – African Art
Original price was: $195.00.$78.00Current price is: $78.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure with base. |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Ethnicity | Mambila |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 16” figure, 18" w/ base |
| Width (Inches) | 5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3lbs |
| Overall Condition | Possible minor imperfections and wear & tear, including but not limited to scuffing, cracking and minimal chipping. Possible previous repairs. See photos or inquire for more details. |
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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