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Early 20th C. African Keaka Wooden Standing Figure

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Early 20th C. African Keaka Wooden Standing Figure

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Description

West Africa, Cameroon / Nigeria, Cross River Area, Keaka (Kaka) people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A tall, hand-carved wooden anthropomorphic figure standing upon slightly-bent legs with delineated male genitalia. It has a wide, angular torso and a skinny chest hidden behind its curled, integral arms; the shoulders wrap around the verso below its thick neck. The ovoid eyes have recessed grooves encircling them with a broad, flat nose in-between, with recessed triangular ears, a parted mouth, and a flat beard comprising the remaining facial features. Covered in a thin layer of light-brown earthen material, this is a gorgeous figural example! Size: 17.75" H (45.1 cm).

Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970

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Condition

Age-commensurate surface wear, small chips to toes, legs, and upper body, several stable hairline fissures across body and head, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen and mineral deposits throughout.

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Early 20th C. African Keaka Wooden Standing Figure

Name: Early 20th C. African Keaka Wooden Standing Figure
SKU: 59975386
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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