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Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigéria, a wooden sculpture from Nigeria of the Mambila culture, dating to 1900–2000, provenance: acquired from a private collection.

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Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigeria Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigeria
Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigeria
A superb Mambila statuette, carved from very hard wood, was mainly used for therapeutic purposes. This statuette is kept in the dwelling of the chief who leads the clan. It has a lifespan of one year. Most are painted in black, red, or white.

Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigeria Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigeria
Statuette tadep kike Mambila Nigeria
A superb Mambila statuette, carved from very hard wood, was mainly used for therapeutic purposes. This statuette is kept in the dwelling of the chief who leads the clan. It has a lifespan of one year. Most are painted in black, red, or white.

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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
No. of items
1
Century/ Timeframe
1900-200
Material
Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Year acquired
1940
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
47 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1932
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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