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Monkey Figure – Wood, Copper – Bulu – Cameroon

 275,00

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SKU: 53.5 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Beautiful monkey figure from Cameroon with a nice aged patina. The monkey figure is beautifully decorated with copper plates around the body.

A particularly good monkey  figure figure, depicting with great accuracy the animal’s posture.
The Bulu, a tribe from southern Cameroon, belongs to the Fang-Beti ethnic group, known for its magnificent statues.
Ngil is the gorilla, a mighty animal, that identifies candidates following initiation into the secret society. Nice aged patina with traces of tribal use. Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Object: Monkey Figure
Ethnic group/ culture: Bulu
Region/ country: Cameroon
Material: Wood
Period: Second half 20th century
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 71×26×20 cm
Weight: 8000 g
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