Mambila Janus Figures Guardian Tadep Cameroon African Art WAS $390. 00
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8825 | Maker: Mambila Artisan - Africa |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Wood |
TitleMambila Janus Figures Guardian Tadep Cameroon African Art Type of ObjectCarving, figureCountry of OriginCameroonPeopleMambilaMaterialsWood, pigment, encrustationApproximate AgeMid 20th centuryOther DimensionsHeight: 16.5 Inches
Width: 4.5 Inches
Depth: 6.6 Inches
Overall ConditionFair to Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes an...d cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.Damage/RepairArm cracked, foot chipped Additional Information: Like many pieces from this part of Africa, it is not really possible to know why it was made. This figure is a classic example of the Mambila sculpture. The body is very disproportiona. The square shoulders and the legs slightly bent are typical of the Mambila figures. This is a protective ancestor known as a "Tadep" and served for the Mambila focal point of ritual activity associated with the ancestor cult. Protective figures representing ancestors are kept close by shrines, often hanging on the shrine in large, loosely woven bags. These figures, carved by local specialists, are made of raffia bamboo tree pith, or local wood. In addition to its sculptural inventiveness Mambila sculpture is also known for the painting of the raffia bamboo pith figures in bright colors, however this wood figure has not been painted.The Mambila of Northern Nigeria are a relatively small group numbering about 25, 000 living in a highland area stretching across the borders of Northern Nigeria and Cameroon. They are primarily agriculturalists whose lives are directed by the seasons and the bounty of their fields. Recommended Reading: Tong, J.Y. 1967. "African Art in the Mambila Collection of Gilbert D. Schneider." see also 27 Tamara Northern, EXPRESSIONS OF CAMEROON ART, fig 10, p. 27 **119274** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006
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Width: 4.5 Inches
Depth: 6.6 Inches
Overall ConditionFair to Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes an...d cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.Damage/RepairArm cracked, foot chipped Additional Information: Like many pieces from this part of Africa, it is not really possible to know why it was made. This figure is a classic example of the Mambila sculpture. The body is very disproportiona. The square shoulders and the legs slightly bent are typical of the Mambila figures. This is a protective ancestor known as a "Tadep" and served for the Mambila focal point of ritual activity associated with the ancestor cult. Protective figures representing ancestors are kept close by shrines, often hanging on the shrine in large, loosely woven bags. These figures, carved by local specialists, are made of raffia bamboo tree pith, or local wood. In addition to its sculptural inventiveness Mambila sculpture is also known for the painting of the raffia bamboo pith figures in bright colors, however this wood figure has not been painted.The Mambila of Northern Nigeria are a relatively small group numbering about 25, 000 living in a highland area stretching across the borders of Northern Nigeria and Cameroon. They are primarily agriculturalists whose lives are directed by the seasons and the bounty of their fields. Recommended Reading: Tong, J.Y. 1967. "African Art in the Mambila Collection of Gilbert D. Schneider." see also 27 Tamara Northern, EXPRESSIONS OF CAMEROON ART, fig 10, p. 27 **119274** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006
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Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 51, 000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $125, 000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within 30 days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay, and to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to 10 days or 10 items, whichever comes first--then start another order. When you're ready, just send us a list of item numbers or an invoice request and we'll send you an invoice. You can pay by Paypal or credit card. U.S. Shipping: We use a professional shipper who has worked with us for ten years. He and his staff take great care in packing our artwork, much of which is antique, irregularly-shaped, and fragile. The cost of his labor and the special packing materials he uses is reflected in our handling price. Our U.S. shipping charges also include insurance; we self-insure on smaller orders. For these reasons, our shipping and handling charges may be more than the price of postage. International Shipping: We ship dozens of international orders each week, to customers on every continent except Antarctica! The shipping charges included in our listings are for U.S. orders. Contact us for shipping charges to your country. We offer uninsured USPS First Class airmail, insured Priority airmail, and insured Express airmail to most parts of the world, depending on the weight, volume, and value of an item. We also ship via FedEx or DHL on request. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. And please do not ask us to mark merchandise values below the actual value or mark items as "gifts"--U.S. and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Newsletter, previews and special offers: Sign up for our newsletterGo to Africa Direct Store
