Statue of Ancestor Tadep
Mambila · Cameroon
Reference: -19
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
These statues have different sizes. They are recognizable by their heart-shaped face and disproportionate head. Some wear a hairstyle based on thick wooden spikes and a…
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Full original description
These statues have different sizes. They are recognizable by their heart-shaped face and disproportionate head. Some wear a hairstyle based on thick wooden spikes and a rough patina, product of sacrifices and libations. They are representations of the ancestors, who are the protectors of the people and those responsible for their prosperity. In this type of figures it is rarely different whether it is the male or the female sex, because it is about representing the ancestor and this is already a spirit, spirit materialized for better understanding of humans. Age fissure in the belly. Black patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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