Bamum, Cameroon Grassfields: A male protective figure in a dynamic pose.
A small male protective figure in a dynamic pose, turning to the right (the representation of movement is rare in African art!). Made of hard, light-coloured and lightweight wood, the tall cap and the slip-on apron were originally dyed black. This figural type was designed to protect people, especially the women and widows of the Bamum nobility, from the influence of evil spirits.
A specimen with patina and age-related damage (cracks and tears).
Between c. 1900 and the early 20th century; H: 34 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Belgian Collection.
Lit.: 'Bamum' by Christraud M. Geary, fig. 20.
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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EUR 2.400,- do EUR 2.800,-
Bamum, Cameroon Grassfields: A male protective figure in a dynamic pose.
A small male protective figure in a dynamic pose, turning to the right (the representation of movement is rare in African art!). Made of hard, light-coloured and lightweight wood, the tall cap and the slip-on apron were originally dyed black. This figural type was designed to protect people, especially the women and widows of the Bamum nobility, from the influence of evil spirits.
A specimen with patina and age-related damage (cracks and tears).
Between c. 1900 and the early 20th century; H: 34 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Belgian Collection.
Lit.: 'Bamum' by Christraud M. Geary, fig. 20.
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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