Standing figure · Cameroon, Bangwa/Bamileke · ID: 3043602
Didier Claes, Brussels, Belgium
Description
wood, brown patina, pigment remains, rectangular cavity in the back, surface structure strongly marked by insect caused damage and weathering, cracks, missing parts, metal plate.
These powerful sculptures serve a powerful intent - the disclosure of witchcraft directed toward kin or members of the community. Their potency is increased by libations and magic substances inserted into the body in carved-out receptacles
The object Standing figure with the object ID 3043602 was last part of the auction 88th Tribal Art Auction at March 10, 2018 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 354 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,400.
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Expertise
Didier Claes, Brussels, 13 October 2011
Comparing literature
Northern, Tamara, The Art of Cameroon, Washington D.C. 1984, p. 88 f.
Publications
AHDRC: 0010768