Name: Tikar Clay House God 5inch Cameroon
Brand: sku 156000
SKU: 156294
Price: 65.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Tikar Clay House God 5inch Cameroon

Height: 4.5
Width: 2.75
Depth: 2.5

$65.00

Description

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 region’s 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.

When you pull the seed on the back, the arms move! Rattles when shaken. Something inside.

Height (In): 4.5
Width (In): 2.75
Depth (In): 2.5

156294

Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Tikar
Country of Origin: Cameroon

Material

Material: clay, pigment, glass beads

Condition

Damage/Repair: Surface wear and scratches. Embedded dirt. See photos for more details.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.

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