Beautiful terracotta monkey figure from Cameroon with a nice aged patina.
A particularly good monkey figure figure, depicting with great accuracy the animal’s posture.
The Bulu, a tribe from southern Cameroon, belongs to the Fang-Beti ethnic group, known for its magnificent statues.
Ngil is the gorilla, a mighty animal, that identifies candidates following initiation into the secret society. Nice aged patina with traces of tribal use. Good condition with traces of wear and tear.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
| Object |
Monkey Figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Bulu |
| Country: |
Cameroon |
| Material: |
Terracotta |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
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| Dimensions: |
25x11x10 cm |
| Weight: |
900 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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