Figure - Mupo - Cameroon

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Wooden statuette from Cameroon of the Mupo people, dating to 1930–1940, dimensions 28 cm high × 10 cm wide × 8 cm deep, from a Belgian private collection, sold with a certificate of authenticity, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful wooden Mupp statuette from Cameroon
Provenance: Private Belgian collection
Sold with a certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful wooden Mupp statuette from Cameroon
Provenance: Private Belgian collection
Sold with a certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Cameroon
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Mupo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8630
Objects sold
98.62%
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