Great phallic figure named house god by Tikar people of Cameroon. Terra cotta clay figure from the Bamun or Cameroon area of Africa has been produced by the Tikar peoples of Cameroon. The people of the Cameroon region are noted for their high level of artistry, and as with their neighbors, the Bamum/Bamun Bamileke, the Tikar excel with their imaginative conceptual sculptures.

Representing Pygmies of the forest, the Tikar believe that these statues possess mystical spirits and powers, use them for protection, and to benefit their harvests. With their susceptibility to breakage, the figures are becoming increasingly rare difficult to find.

A complex, and detailed piece, the figure here is standing with hands open,Classic bulbous features characterize this wild whimsical sculpture The face, torso, limbs are impressed with multiple scarification patterns.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object

Ancestor Figure

Ethnic group:

Tikar

Country:

Cameroon

Material:

Terracotta

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

30x15x12 cm

Weight:

2000 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $170.00

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