Figural Wood Container Central Africa

$1,500 · Offered by Second Story Books

Cameroon. Impressive Central African carved wooden figural container or shrine object, likely dating to the mid-20th century and originating from the Congo-Angola region. The piece features a boldly rendered ancestral figure standing atop a rectangular storage compartment, carved with an exaggerated domed forehead, stylized facial features, broad shoulders, and powerful geometric forms. Fiber bindings remain around the neck and waist, enhancing the sculpture's

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.