Zemanek-Münster

Standing figure "mu po"

Cameroon Grassfields, Bamileke
sold EUR 1,200
Provenance
Didier Claes, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 15 cm
H: 5.9 inch

Description

wood, partly encrusted, dark brown shiny patina, both hands up to the chin, min. dam., fissures, slight traces of abrasion, on base;
these figures served divination and curative uses across the Grassfields among many different groups.


Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today