14134 - Terracotta Figure, Mambila, Cameroon, African Tribal Art

Terracotta Figure, Mambila, Cameroon, African Tribal Art An expressive, hand-molded terracotta sculpture from Cameroon, attributed to the Mambila artistic tradition. The figure depicts a stylized, animal-like form with a disproportionately large head, a distinctive muzzle, and powerfully rendered legs. Particularly striking are the numerous sculpted protrusions and the relief-like surface textures, which lend the sculpture a characteristic expression. The dark brown to blackish surface exhibits reddish terracotta hues in places. The powerful, archaic-looking form and the pronounced ornamental structures give the object a special ethnographic and decorative appeal. • Origin: Cameroon, Africa • Culture: Mambila, attributed • Material: Terracotta, hand-formed • Depiction: Stylized animal figure with a pronounced snout and sturdy legs • Head design: Prominently raised central ridge, lateral protrusions, and relief-like decorations • Surface: Dark patina with reddish terracotta visible in places • Design: Fully three-dimensional sculpture with a striking, expressive form Dimensions:\ Height: 36.5 cm\ Width: 13 cm