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live December 5 | 10:00 AM
Auktionshaus Nord

14129 - Mambila Tadep Ancestral Figure, Africa, Cameroon / Nigeria, Wood

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€100

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Estimation

€300 - 500

Sale fees

27.37%

Mambila Tadep Ancestral Figure, Africa, Cameroon / Nigeria, Wood Expressive African ancestral figure in the Mambila style, also known as Tadep. The wooden sculpture features a striking heart-shaped face with large round eyes, a prominent nose, and a mouth outlined in red. The domed head is adorned with numerous small protrusions. The arms are bent and positioned in front of the torso. The surface features a dark patina as well as white and reddish paint accents. • Origin: Cameroon / Nigeria, Mambila\ • Name: Tadep ancestral figure\ • Material: Carved wood with paint\ • Depiction: Stylized, with a heart-shaped face and bent arms\ • Height: 46 cm\ • Width: 18.5 cm

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Auction details

9. Live Auction - Day 2, Watches, Porcelain, Glass, etc.
Saturday, December 5
10:00 AM
Mecklenburger Weg 44
27578 Bremerhaven, Germany

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Auktionshaus Nord +49 4 71 80 94 8418 info@auktionshaus-nord.de
On Drouot for 1 year avec More than 7,000 lots published

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