Monkey figure, Cameroon, Bulu (Boulu). Torso of a female animal without extremities. Wood, carved, dark brown, encrusted patina. At the height of the chest and back, round and paper-square openings, respectively, for holding magical material. Red cotton strip on the neck. With base. Crack (back). H. ca. 44 cm, incl. base 71,5 cm. Provenance: Peer Hultberg Collection (1935-2007), Hamburg. Acquired Galerie Vajra, Paris. Bulu Monkey statue, wood, carved, dark brown patina, stripe of red cotton at throat. Torso without extremities. Collection Peer Hultberg (1935-2007), Hamburg. Codmes with presentation base. H. over all 71,5 cm.

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