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The Tikar people, steeped in a rich cultural heritage, craft exquisite sculptures embodying their spiritual beliefs. This terracotta figure originates …
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The Tikar people, steeped in a rich cultural heritage, craft exquisite sculptures embodying their spiritual beliefs. This terracotta figure originates from the Tikar people of the Cameroon Grasslands. These clay sculptures, known as house gods, are created to embody the spirits of pygmies regarded as the regionâs earliest inhabitants. The Tikar believe these ancestral spirits provide protection, fertility, and good fortune. They also call upon these house gods for support during healing rituals. The owner regularly performs sacrifices and offerings to honor and appease the spirit represented by the figure.
Height (In): 5.0Width (In):Â 3.0Depth (In): 3.0
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Clay
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. … moreGood. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. | Surface wear and scratches. Embedded dirt. See photos for more details. less
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