Female Statue

Bamileke · Cameroon

Reference: EFM-104

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Material
Wood

A very rustic statue of a woman, possibly carved by a member of a family to serve as an ancestor. These statues do not pursue any…

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A very rustic statue of a woman, possibly carved by a member of a family to serve as an ancestor. These statues do not pursue any resemblance to the people represented, the important thing is what qaue represent. Very old patina.

Further technical information
Attributed period
Mid-century XX or earlier.

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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