Tikar doll - 40 cm - Tikar statuette - mat - Cameroon

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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Description from the seller

Statuette, doll TIKAR
wood on a base

Second part of the 20th.

Cameroon

French collection

Certificate from the Dominican gallery

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Statuette, doll TIKAR
wood on a base

Second part of the 20th.

Cameroon

French collection

Certificate from the Dominican gallery

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Tikar statuette
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
mat
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Tikar doll - 40 cm
Height
40 cm
Width
19 cm
Weight
2.1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
1980
Objects sold
100%
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