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Ceremonial Monkey Figure on a Snailshell, German Collection, Bulu People

$4,755.05

£3,564.35

€4,000

CA$6,573.71

A$7,156.22

CHF 3,820.17

MX$86,392.04

NOK 48,033.89

SEK 44,644.34

DKK 30,471.69

About the Item

The eye-catcher of this bell jar is the centrally placed blue bird with spread wings. It is an Indian Roller that occurs mainly in West Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Provenance: German Private Collection

Dimensions:
Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Organic Material,Terracotta,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Cameroon
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
-
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Leuven , BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 10401stDibs: LU3301138811272

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