Standing male figure ·  Cameroon, Mambila · ID: 3032214

Description

wood, matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, heart-shaped facial plane with big eyes and open mouth, typical detail: the zigzag-contour of the legs, dam., cracks, traces of insect caused damage, base;
the Mambila had no kingship and no central power, but a village chief, who was supported by the so-called “mimin” society. They believed in the Maker, whom they used to call “nama” or “chang”, but a cult only existed for family ancestors. Most of their figures are representations of the deceased.

The object Standing male figure with the object ID 3032214 was part of the auction 68th tribal art auction on March 3, 2012. The object with the lot number 191 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,100 with an asking price of EUR 450.

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