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Statue, Mambila culture, Cameroon. H.23cm

Beautiful Mambila sculpture from Cameroon. The style is mastered, the volumes are well crafted. The body is compact and stocky. The face is expressive and sensitive. It looks at us with a frank smile, its tongue protruding. The gaze is bright. Its presence is peaceful and powerful. The face bears traces of white pigment. The wood is damaged in places; insects attacked it, they have not been around for a long time and the wood is solid. See photos. Sold as is. A beautiful piece for an old, authentic collection. Circa 1950.

Statue, culture Mambila, Cameroun. H.23cm

Belle sculpture Mambila du Cameroun. Le style est maitrisé, les volumes sont bien traités. Le corps est compact et trapu. Le visage est expressif et sensible. Elle nous regarde avec un sourire franc, sa langue est en avant. Le regard est illuminé. Sa présence est paisible et puissante. Le visage possède des restes de pigments blanc. Le bois est abimé par endroit, des insectes l'ont attaqué, ils ne sont plus là depuis longtemps et le bois est solide. Voir photos. Vendu en l'état. Une belle pièce de collection ancienne et authentique. Circa 1950.


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Statue - Mambila - Cameroon

Mid 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Statue, wood, of Mambila origin from Cameroon, dating to the mid‑20th century (circa 1950), 23 cm tall, authentic, in good condition, sold with stand.

Statue - Mambila - Cameroon

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Statue, wood, of Mambila origin from Cameroon, dating to the mid‑20th century (circa 1950), 23 cm tall, authentic, in good condition, sold with stand.

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