Royal Family - Kotoko - Chad

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

The Kotoko people, settled in the region of Chad and Cameroon, have a rich cultural and artistic heritage. Representations of Kotoko royal families, often carved in bronze or wood, symbolize power, hierarchy, and protection within the community. The meticulous details and natural patina highlight the ancestral know-how and the central role of these works in the memory and history of the Kotoko people.

This piece blends ancient heritage with a contemporary decorative sensibility, offering a strong visual presence and an elegance that fits perfectly in a collection of African art or any interior that values sculptural objects. Its beauty lies as much in traditional symbolism as in technical mastery, creating a harmonious balance between ancestral tradition and decorative aesthetics, for collectors and art enthusiasts.

The Kotoko people, settled in the region of Chad and Cameroon, have a rich cultural and artistic heritage. Representations of Kotoko royal families, often carved in bronze or wood, symbolize power, hierarchy, and protection within the community. The meticulous details and natural patina highlight the ancestral know-how and the central role of these works in the memory and history of the Kotoko people.

This piece blends ancient heritage with a contemporary decorative sensibility, offering a strong visual presence and an elegance that fits perfectly in a collection of African art or any interior that values sculptural objects. Its beauty lies as much in traditional symbolism as in technical mastery, creating a harmonious balance between ancestral tradition and decorative aesthetics, for collectors and art enthusiasts.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kotoko
Country of Origin
Chad
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Royal Family
Height
35 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
10 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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