Mid 20th Century Monumental Brutalist Mambila Tribal Shrine Sculpture - Multi-Head Zoomorphic Carving, 27" Wide

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An imposing and rare Brutalist-style monumental sculpture from the Mambila people of the Nigeria/Cameroon border. This hand-carved hardwood shrine is … Read more An imposing and rare Brutalist-style monumental sculpture from the Mambila people of the Nigeria/Cameroon border. This hand-carved hardwood shrine is a masterwork of high-relief texture and complex tribal iconography.

The central vessel features a striking four-headed zoomorphic figure with aggressive, bared teeth and deep-set eyes. It is surrounded by a troupe of attendant figures in ritual poses. The raw, primitive carving style and dark, aged patina make it a perfect statement piece for a Brutalist, Organic Modern, or Global Eclectic interior.

This is a substantial, museum-quality piece with incredible 360-degree visual interest, including a large relief mask carved into the back of the central base.

Artist/Origin: Mambila People (Nigeria/Cameroon)

Style: Brutalist / Tribal / Folk Art

Materials: Hand-Carved Hardwood, Natural Pigments

Notable Details: Rare multi-head configuration; intricate attendant figures; heavy-relief base. See less