African round sculpture.
24 February 2023
Description

Carved wood. Portions painted. Round top, round base with 4 small sculpted people In between.

Dimensions

10” round and 12” tall

Provenance

Charity auction

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For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By David U.
Feb 27, 13:25 UTC
Fair Market Value
$350 - $450 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear Scott,

Thank you for choosing Mearto with your online appraisal.

Based on the images and available information, this item is:

A Caryatide Bamiléké stool, most likely from Cameroon. Based on the design, it dates back to early 20th century. Hand carved and hand painted.

Pieces created by the Bamileke, like the work of other kingdoms of the Cameroon Grasslands, often play an important role in state ceremonies. The many traditional design motifs found in Bamileke stools include leopards, spiders, lizards, buffalo, elephants, lions, and pythons, as well as human figures (as in this case) and heads and other, more abstract, designs.

Fair condition, discolored parts.

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