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African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th

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African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th century Art Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th century. Unique and rare object. Carved and pierced from a single piece of wood by a Baboun artist for a tribal chief. Carved in the center of 3 village scenes: women cooking, partying and antelope hunting. Bronze elements representing characters and spirits. In very good condition. Dimensions: height 170cm width 61 cm depth 10 cm Weight: 40 kgs
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.93 in (170 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    VÉZELAY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6868237751332

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