A FERTILITY FIGURE

Description:

Namchi, North Cameroon
H. 60 / 87 cm
Impressive wooden figure whose high degree of abstraction, giving the sculpture a remarkably ‘modern’ look. The arm and ankle joints are wrapped in metal. The eyes are inlaid with red glass beads. Encrusted patina.
Former important South German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Mounted on a wooden base - Cracks