Bamileke - Cameroon

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Julien Gauthier
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Selected by Julien Gauthier

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.

Estimate  € 400 - € 480
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Description from the seller

Beaded Bamileke figure. Wood covered with fabric onto which threads with colored glass beads 'trade beads' are sewn to form the design. These figures were part of the status regalia of the notables, for their craftsmanship value, and for the intrinsic value of the glass beads; they were literally money. Even today, in the usual bargaining, it’s easier to lower the price of a simple wooden figure than of a bag of beads, which by its weight has an almost immovable value. Height: 28 cm.

Beaded Bamileke figure. Wood covered with fabric onto which threads with colored glass beads 'trade beads' are sewn to form the design. These figures were part of the status regalia of the notables, for their craftsmanship value, and for the intrinsic value of the glass beads; they were literally money. Even today, in the usual bargaining, it’s easier to lower the price of a simple wooden figure than of a bag of beads, which by its weight has an almost immovable value. Height: 28 cm.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
28 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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201
Objects sold
100%
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