african art Superb Old Chamba Spirit Figure Antique - $3,000 - (Bartonsville, PA)
A Superb, Old African Tribal Art, Chamba Figure Dimensions: 27"H x 7" x 7 1/2" Early-Mid 20th Century If you want more pictures just let me know..... Conditions: wood deterioration, age cracks, chips and scrapes, overall condition good. Base is included ***** SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Available ******* Chamba figures are rare and their function uncertain. They are usually covered with an encrusted patina. One type of Chamba figure is thought to be a medium for communication with the spirit world. Small figures were used to cure or protect an individual from snake bites and were attached to iron spikes and inserted into the ground. There is originality in the way the arms are joined to the shoulders: the wide hands separated from the body are sometimes united by a base that cuts through the thighs, the feet reappearing below it. The geometric facial features contribute to an impression of power. Other powerful objects owned by Chamba clan organizations, are linked to their secret knowledge of remedies for illnesses and misfortunes.
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