A rare ceremonial wood vesse and with cover

Estimated Value:

4.000 € - 6.000 €

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Description:

Bamileke, Cameroonian Grasslands
H. 36 cm
Wood with a crusty patina. The base of the lidded vessel is carved in an openwork manner and consists of two archingly arranged lizards that flank each other and, supported on a round plinth, hold up the round lid bowl. The body of the bowl is decorated with geometric incised carving. The lid is crowned with a stylised lizard. The interior of the bowl is rubbed with redwood paste. This ceremonial bowl contained kola nuts. Rare collector’s item.
From the collection of Helmut Zake (1918-1995), Heidelberg, German historian and founder of the Society for Ethnology and Tribal Art, inherited within the family - Partly traces of age and slightly chipped, base with missing section

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