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Important African Monoxyle Carved Panel, Bamoun Bas-Relief, Cameroon, Circa 1960
$3,535.87
£2,663.21
€3,000
CA$4,876.11
A$5,478.10
CHF 2,862.31
MX$66,862.71
NOK 36,343.02
SEK 34,209.29
DKK 22,834.86
About the Item
Exceptional monoxyle wood panel, entirely hand-carved in bas-relief, depicting with great narrative and stylistic richness several scenes from traditional Bamoun life: ritual dances, hunting scenes, battles, and moments of daily life.
Each register reveals a keen eye for detail and remarkable mastery of wood carving, characteristic of the great artisans of the Bamoun Kingdom.
This unique piece, created around 1960, embodies both the symbolic power and artistic virtuosity of Sub-Saharan African art.
One-of-a-kind piece – an authentic work of tribal art.
Origin: Bamoun Kingdom, Cameroon
Height: 51 cm
Width: 201 cm
Depth: 3 cm
An ideal acquisition for collectors of African tribal art.
- Dimensions:Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 79.14 in (201 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:VÉZELAY, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6868245862272
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