Beaded figure - Bamun / Bamileke - Cameroon
The use of beads in traditional African art objects
As for their masks, groups of the Bamileke empire design expressive statues, here using beads.
The color codes vary depending on the chiefdoms. Our traditional art gallery offers this wooden figurine and pearls at a price well below the estimate established by the reputed experts of the Auction House Catawiki. Why pay more ?
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 35 x 11 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, beads
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
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The use of beads in traditional African art objects
As for their masks, groups of the Bamileke empire design expressive statues, here using beads.
The color codes vary depending on the chiefdoms. Our traditional art gallery offers this wooden figurine and pearls at a price well below the estimate established by the reputed experts of the Auction House Catawiki. Why pay more ?