No. 98639449

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what - Cameroon
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what - Cameroon

Of the Sao are known mainly their oldest terracottas. The apogee of this civilization took place during the XCII and XIII centuries although according to the C.14 from the V century B.C. the first vestiges with zoomorphic forms begin to appear, and from the X century of our Era the first figures with human anatomical forms, little modeled and with coarsely sculpted faces. The bronze figurines, elaborated by the blacksmiths of the Lake Tchad basin, with the lost wax technique, are much later and were made by the Kotoko, an ethnic group that currently occupies the same territories. . These small figures were made to honor the ancestors. They are also attributed a protective power, like a talisman, against diseases. . These figures were also carried by women, like jewelry, which, in addition to their therapeutic virtues, were particularly effective during possession crises. Its ceramic and metallurgical productions are abundant, especially those from the 14th to 16th centuries. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

No. 98639449

No longer available
what - Cameroon

what - Cameroon

Of the Sao are known mainly their oldest terracottas. The apogee of this civilization took place during the XCII and XIII centuries although according to the C.14 from the V century B.C. the first vestiges with zoomorphic forms begin to appear, and from the X century of our Era the first figures with human anatomical forms, little modeled and with coarsely sculpted faces. The bronze figurines, elaborated by the blacksmiths of the Lake Tchad basin, with the lost wax technique, are much later and were made by the Kotoko, an ethnic group that currently occupies the same territories. . These small figures were made to honor the ancestors. They are also attributed a protective power, like a talisman, against diseases. . These figures were also carried by women, like jewelry, which, in addition to their therapeutic virtues, were particularly effective during possession crises. Its ceramic and metallurgical productions are abundant, especially those from the 14th to 16th centuries.


The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.


Bidding closed
Julien Gauthier
Expert
Estimate  € 1,200 - € 1,500

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