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Cameroonian Pygmy / House Guardians, ex-Arnovick

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African Cameroon Figures - Pygmy House Guardians: West Africa, Cameroon, perhaps Tikar culture, ca. 20th century CE. A collection of 3 standing pottery figures with enormous heads that are supported by stout legs with arms grasping the sides- these m

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FANG BYERI RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE 20th C: FANG BYERI RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE 20th C, Measures 17 1/4"

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African Cameroon Pygmy / House Guardians: West Africa, Cameroon, Bamum or Tikar culture, ca. 20th century CE. A pair of pottery pygmy guardians, also known as house guardians, portly anthropomorphic figures with wildly exaggerated facial feat

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Cameroonian Pygmy / House Guardians, ex-Arnovick

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West Africa, Cameroon, Bamum or Tikar culture, ca. 20th century CE. A pair of pottery pygmy guardians, also known as house guardians, portly anthropomorphic figures with wildly exaggerated facial features and impressed markings across their bodies and faces. The brown, male figure's arms and ankles have separate bracelet bangles, and their shoulders have large openings / vent holes that lead into their hollow bodies. The black figure wears a small necklace with single white bone bead. Adorable figures that are much more amusing than threatening! Size: 4" W x 8" H (10.2 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995

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Cameroonian Pygmy / House Guardians, ex-Arnovick

Name: Cameroonian Pygmy / House Guardians, ex-Arnovick
SKU: 167805433
Price: 600 USD
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