20th Century Beaded Bamileke Female Figure

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled, 20th century
Wood, cloth, and plastic bead sculpture
Unsigned

A 20th century beaded Bamileke female figure from Cameroon. This prestige figure depicts a girl of child bearing age. It would have been displayed during ceremonies or important events.

Condition

- to fair; dust and dirt residue; the figure is gradually losing beads throughout the body.

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC417-089