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Important African, Oceanic and American Tribal Art

October 23, 2010

Lot: 106 Lot: 108

A fine Mambilla or related people figure; Mambilla, Cameroon / Nigeria hinterland, 'Tadep'.

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LOT 107

A fine Mambilla or related people figure; Mambilla, Cameroon / Nigeria hinterland, 'Tadep'.

Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Realized: $0

A fine Mambilla or related people figure; Mambilla, Cameroon / Nigeria hinterland, 'Tadep'.
Cubistic form, fine and heavy encrustation and remains of reddish pigments; squat body well carved. Fine signs of age and use in traditional context.
Provenance: Kahan Gallery, NY.
H. 11"