Bamum - Cameroon (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Bronze Bamum queen smoking a pipe sculpture from Cameroon, Bamum culture, dating to the mid-20th century, in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Bronze of the Bamum people in the lost-wax casting process in Foumban (Cameroon), modeled and cast. Representation of a pipe-smoking Bamum queen in a proud stance. The figure has a beautiful aging patina (in the photos somewhat lighter), which has formed over decades. The tiny opening on the back of the figure (photo) is the vent channel used in bronze casting.

Bronze of the Bamum people in the lost-wax casting process in Foumban (Cameroon), modeled and cast. Representation of a pipe-smoking Bamum queen in a proud stance. The figure has a beautiful aging patina (in the photos somewhat lighter), which has formed over decades. The tiny opening on the back of the figure (photo) is the vent channel used in bronze casting.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bamum
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
19 cm
Width
8 cm
Weight
874 g
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