Beautiful wooden monkey fetish figure from Cameroon with a nice aged patina. The arms can move upside - down.

A particularly good monkey figure, depicting with great accuracy the animal's posture.
The Bulu, a tribe from southern Cameroon, belongs to the Fang-Beti ethnic group, known for its magnificent statues.
Ngil is the gorilla, a mighty animal, that identifies candidates following initiation into the secret society. Nice aged patina with traces of tribal use. Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private Dutch collection.




Object

Monkey Fetish



Ethnic group:

Bulu



Country:

Cameroon



Material:

Wood



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

42x34x12 cm



Weight:

2500 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $200.00

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