This statue hails from Cameroon and was carved by the talented artists of the Ambete, Embete or Mbete Tribe.
The Ambete live on the frontier with Gabon and the Republic of Congo of the the Kota population. They carved three types of sculpture: heads, busts and full figures. The statues have short legs, an elongated columnar torso and a flattened face with a triangular chin.
The faces of the Mbete statues show a prominent forehead overhanging a hollow receding face with a rectangular mouth and broadly carved features, so that the original tree-trunk form is still visible. The shoulders are thrown forward, the arms slightly bent. Frequently, the hairdo, composed of horizontal loops, is parted by a central crest.
They are thought to have a connection with the ancestor’s cult – they were either used as reliquaries or placed alongside ancestor bones in a basket.
This particular statue is believed to be from the early 20th century.
Small cracks, discoloration, etc are a normal part of the ageing process and add to the character of each item.
Size:
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In the event that an item is out of stock the lead time for dispatch will then be between 1 - 3 weeks - you will be notified within 24hrs via email if this is the case.
South Africa - The Courier Guy 2 -3 days for delivery from dispatch date.
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Fedex delivery is 7-9 working days, EMS is currently 25-35 working days.
These shipping times are an approximation and can vary.
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In the event you received a damaged or defective product please contact us within 7 days by completing this form. We will get back to you within 48 hrs and determine whether to send you a replacement at no additional cost or refund your account.
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This statue hails from Cameroon and was carved by the talented artists of the Ambete, Embete or Mbete Tribe.
The Ambete live on the frontier with Gabon and the Republic of Congo of the the Kota population. They carved three types of sculpture: heads, busts and full figures. The statues have short legs, an elongated columnar torso and a flattened face with a triangular chin.
The faces of the Mbete statues show a prominent forehead overhanging a hollow receding face with a rectangular mouth and broadly carved features, so that the original tree-trunk form is still visible. The shoulders are thrown forward, the arms slightly bent. Frequently, the hairdo, composed of horizontal loops, is parted by a central crest.
They are thought to have a connection with the ancestor’s cult – they were either used as reliquaries or placed alongside ancestor bones in a basket.
This particular statue is believed to be from the early 20th century.
Small cracks, discoloration, etc are a normal part of the ageing process and add to the character of each item.
Size:
In-stock items ship within 2-4 working days.
In the event that an item is out of stock the lead time for dispatch will then be between 1 - 3 weeks - you will be notified within 24hrs via email if this is the case.
South Africa - The Courier Guy 2 -3 days for delivery from dispatch date.
International orders are dispatched with Fedex and EMS courier. You will be able to select the choice of shipper in the check out cart.
Fedex delivery is 7-9 working days, EMS is currently 25-35 working days.
These shipping times are an approximation and can vary.
We are totally confident that you will be delighted with your African Creative purchase. If for any reason you are unhappy, you may return your item at your expense for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. All returns must be shipped back to us, and we must receive them in as-new condition. Any shipping fees associated with making returns or exchanges are the responsibility of the customer and will not be refunded.
In the event you received a damaged or defective product please contact us within 7 days by completing this form. We will get back to you within 48 hrs and determine whether to send you a replacement at no additional cost or refund your account.