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Old Cameroonian male/female fertility figure sculpted in wood and richly clad in hand-applied brass and copper sheeting, featuring an exaggerated … Read more Old Cameroonian male/female fertility figure sculpted in wood and richly clad in hand-applied brass and copper sheeting, featuring an exaggerated rounded abdomen, open-mouthed expression, and elongated ceremonial vessel held across the lap. Seated atop a stylized animal-form stool, the figure embodies themes of fertility, protection, abundance, and ancestral continuity commonly associated with ceremonial sculpture traditions of western Cameroon. The intricate incised surface decoration, warm aged metal patina, and highly expressive form give the piece exceptional sculptural presence from every angle. A deeply evocative and unusual tribal artwork that bridges figural abstraction and ritual symbolism, equally compelling as a collector’s object or as a dramatic standalone interior sculpture. See less
- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 13ʺD × 32ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Good condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. Good condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. less
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