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Standing figure, Cameroon, Kaka, Size: H: 27 cm (H: 10.6 inch), ID: 3046390
Standing figure, Cameroon, Kaka, Size: H: 27 cm (H: 10.6 inch), ID: 3046390 - 2/4 Standing figure, Cameroon, Kaka, Size: H: 27 cm (H: 10.6 inch), ID: 3046390 - 3/4 Standing figure, Cameroon, Kaka, Size: H: 27 cm (H: 10.6 inch), ID: 3046390 - 4/4
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Lot 59
94th Tribal Art Auction

Standing figure ·  Cameroon, Kaka · ID: 3046390

sold EUR 1,600
Provenance
Jon Karlsson, Stockholm, Sweden
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden
Size
H: 27 cm
H: 10.6 inch

Description

wood, strongly encrusted patina in some places/ sacrificial traces, traces of weathering/ insect caused damage, base

The Kaka live south of the Donga River in the Grassfields of Cameroon in direct neighbourhood to the Mambila settling in Nigeria. Little is known about the Kaka, or about the purpose of their highly expressive figures.

They are placed in shrines and receive many sacrificial offerings (as can be seen from the patina) and protect against evil spirits and witchcraft.

Publications

AHDRC: 0170765

Africa
Figures

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