Bamoun crest - Bamoun - Cameroon

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Cimiero Bamoun is a wooden sculpture with a dark patina from Cameroon of Bamoun culture, provenance Da galleria/antiquario, measuring 60 cm high, 30 cm deep and 29 cm wide.

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Description from the seller

Bamoun helmet crest in dark patina wood.
There are obvious cracks at the top caused by the shrinkage of the wood fibers and the subsequent gluing.
Provenance: Akuaba Gallery (Nice)
Italian collection. (collector's card).

Bamoun helmet crest in dark patina wood.
There are obvious cracks at the top caused by the shrinkage of the wood fibers and the subsequent gluing.
Provenance: Akuaba Gallery (Nice)
Italian collection. (collector's card).

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bamoun
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Bamoun crest
Height
60 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
30 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Sold by
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Objects sold
93.75%
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