Cameroonian Bamoun Artist, Carved Monoxyle Bas-Relief Panel, 1960s, Wood

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Important Monoxyle Panel – Bamoun Bas-Relief
Cameroon, Circa 1960

Exceptional monoxyle wood panel, entirely hand-carved in bas-relief, depicting with great … Read more Important Monoxyle Panel – Bamoun Bas-Relief
Cameroon, Circa 1960

Exceptional monoxyle wood panel, entirely hand-carved in bas-relief, depicting with great narrative and stylistic richness several scenes from traditional Bamoun life: ritual dances, hunting scenes, battles, and moments of daily life.

Each register reveals a keen eye for detail and remarkable mastery of wood carving, characteristic of the great artisans of the Bamoun Kingdom.

This unique piece, created around 1960, embodies both the symbolic power and artistic virtuosity of Sub-Saharan African art.
One-of-a-kind piece – an authentic work of tribal art.

Origin: Bamoun Kingdom, Cameroon
Height: 51 cm
Width: 201 cm
Depth: 3 cm

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