Head - Mbembe, Cross River - Nigeria

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Rare Mbembe head from Nigeria, a wood sculpture dating to the early 20th century with Mbembe culture from the Cross River, measuring 31 x 27 x 18 cm, in good condition, sold with stand, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire.

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Very rare!

Tête M'Bembe of Nigeria

No doubt it’s a drum element akin to the sculptures revealed in 1974 by Hélène Kamer. (see the last photo)

Heavy wood
Dimensions approx: 27x31x18 cm
Pedestal-mounted

Provenance: Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris

Very rare!

Tête M'Bembe of Nigeria

No doubt it’s a drum element akin to the sculptures revealed in 1974 by Hélène Kamer. (see the last photo)

Heavy wood
Dimensions approx: 27x31x18 cm
Pedestal-mounted

Provenance: Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Mbembe, Cross River
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Head
Height
27 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
18 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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