An African Bamileke Lefem Standing Figure, Cameroon,
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Tribal & Native American ArtifactsRelated Tribal & Native American Artifacts
More Items in African Tribal & Native American Artifacts
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
An African Bamileke Lefem Standing Figure,
Cameroon, 20th Century,
Having carved wood with bead and cowrie shell decoration.
H: 48 W: 10 D: 8 1/2 in.
Collection of Al Bright.
Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 -2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator.
Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Art Education, Masters Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU's Distinguished Professorship Award.
His artwork is featured in private and public collections both nationally and internationally.
Cameroon, 20th Century,
Having carved wood with bead and cowrie shell decoration.
H: 48 W: 10 D: 8 1/2 in.
Collection of Al Bright.
Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 -2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator.
Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Art Education, Masters Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU's Distinguished Professorship Award.
His artwork is featured in private and public collections both nationally and internationally.
Condition
Losses to bead and cowrie shell decoration
Buyer's Premium
- 25% up to $500,000.00
- 20% above $500,000.00
An African Bamileke Lefem Standing Figure, Cameroon,
Estimate $300 - $500
11 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Cleveland, OH, usSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
Auction Curated By
Fine Art, Furniture & Decorative Art Specialist
TOP