Mama Kantana figure
€430.00
Rare African statue from the north of the Benue, a river located in the north of Cameroon and continuing its route to neighboring Nigeria.
We find the massive body of the traditional statues of this region specific to the Mama (Kantana) but also to the Kaka, a Cameroonian ethnic group.
These also share the same practice of crusty patinas such as that present on this female statue exhibiting her sexual attributes.
Shipping fees
02293
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 43 cm (60 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, sacrificial materials
- Country
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
Rare African statue from the north of the Benue, a river located in the north of Cameroon and continuing its route to neighboring Nigeria.
We find the massive body of the traditional statues of this region specific to the Mama (Kantana) but also to the Kaka, a Cameroonian ethnic group.
These also share the same practice of crusty patinas such as that present on this female statue exhibiting her sexual attributes.