Dimitri André

African Art Auction (Private collection)

Excellent ceremonial cup carved from buffalo horn. The geometric designs on one side feature the spider symbol, reserved for great chiefs as a royal motif, used on stools, etc. Good patina from use and lovely bas-relief work.

Excelente vaso de celebraciones tallado en cuerno de búfalo, los dibujos geométricos de uno de los lados muestran el símbolo de la araña, reservado a grandes jefes como motivo real, empleado en taburetes, etc. Buena pátina de uso y precioso trabajo de bajo relieve.

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Bamileke - Cameroon

Early 20th century - Horn - Good condition

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Bamileke - Cameroon

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