Protective figure
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Lot: 226
93rd Tribal Art AuctionProtective figure
Cameroon Grassfields, Bamum
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Collection | H: 10.2 inch |
800 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, base
Such figures were placed next to beds, on front doors and in vestibules and were intended to ward off evil forces.
Homberger, Lorenz (Hg.), Kamerun, Kunst der Könige, Zürich 2008, p. 144, Kat. 27
