Monkey figure - Bulu - Cameroon (No reserve price)
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Monkey figure, a wooden sculpture from Cameroon by the Bulu people dating to the late 20th century, weighing 900 g with dimensions 30 x 6 x 6 cm, in good condition with an aged patina, provenance: Private collection.
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Beautiful wooden monkey figure from Cameroon with a nice aged patina. A particularly good monkey figure figure, depicting with great accuracy the animal’s posture. The Bulu, a tribe from southern Cameroon, belongs to the Fang-Beti ethnic group, known for its magnificent statues. Ngil is the gorilla, a mighty animal, that identifies candidates following initiation into the secret society. Nice aged patina with traces of tribal use. Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Provenance: former private Dutch collection. Including custom made stand.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Beautiful wooden monkey figure from Cameroon with a nice aged patina. A particularly good monkey figure figure, depicting with great accuracy the animal’s posture. The Bulu, a tribe from southern Cameroon, belongs to the Fang-Beti ethnic group, known for its magnificent statues. Ngil is the gorilla, a mighty animal, that identifies candidates following initiation into the secret society. Nice aged patina with traces of tribal use. Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Provenance: former private Dutch collection. Including custom made stand.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Bulu
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Monkey figure
Height
30 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
900 g
Provenance
Private collection
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