Ape and baby effigy figure, Bulu peoples, Cameroon
22" tall x 9" wide
wood, pigment
Ape and gorilla figures from the Bulu people of Southeastern Cameroon come in many different variations and little is
documented about their traditional context. It has been stated that the purpose of the effigy figures is purely for protection.
This particular example is a very nicely carved with an encrusted patina overall. I particularly enjoy the depiction of the
baby in the front looking completely backwards and the pose of the mother's hand on the slightly bent knee.
$500
To inquire about this figure, send an email to RAND@DiscoverAfricanArt.com with a subject line of "Bulu ape figure"
Despite it's appearance, this object shows no real signs of age or use.
It is my opinion that this object was most likely carved specifically for the collecting market.
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