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A fragmentary Cham or Longuda terracotta healing sculpture.

Overall, the design language of this object is extraordinary and makes it a work of art that has inspired many artists. Longuda healing vessels are distinguished by their expressive facial features, characterized by wide-open mouths and striking ornamentation, such as the intricately rendered ears and plugs seen here. The raised elements and punch marks on their surfaces differentiate them from those of neighboring tribes. These terracotta statues are exceedingly rare and only found among three obscure tribes. The production of these objects continued until approximately 1920, and today, only a few ancient tribes are aware of their usage. There were two versions crafted: one to safeguard expectant and newly born infants as well as newborn livestock, and the second variation, known as the "Kuluk Kuluk," was created to alleviate sudden pain, such as backaches or toothaches.

"Ceramic vessels were conceived to contain various kinds of spirit forces. Their shoes typically recall pottery used for domestic purposes but their decoration differs…Such decoration also established links between people and the spirits who were called upon to facilitate positive alterations in human destiny.”

Lit: Gallery Wall Text, Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley, 2011.

Nigeria - Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Figure - Terracotta - 1900-2000

African & Tribal Art

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17 March

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Sunday

Thursday

tomorrow

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Location

Belgium

France

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Germany

Italy

Portugal

United Kingdom

Austria

Romania

Switzerland

Hungary

Ireland

Object

Tribal art and objects

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal masks

Sculpture

Mask

Figure

Dance mask

Fetish figure

Statuette

Statue

Ancestor figure

Doll

Book

Tribal jewellery and adornments

Figurine

Carving

Basket

Vase

Catalogue

Tribal weaponry and shields

Tribal books manuscripts and catalogues

Ciwara headdress

Door

Ethnic drum

Country of origin

DR Congo

Nigeria

Mali

Côte d'Ivoire

Gabon

Congo

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Côte d’Ivoire

Benin

Togo

Ghana

Angola

Africa

Kenya

Tanzania

Chad

Ethiopia

Niger

Malawi

Morocco

Namibia

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Material

Wood

Bronze

Terracotta

Iron (wrought)

Bone

Brass

Stone

Copper

Leather

Textiles

Horn

Shell

Silver

Iron (cast/wrought)

Metal

Patinated bronze

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Condition

Excellent condition

Good condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Fair condition

Good

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Needs restoration

Fine

Very good

Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition, see description

Ungraded

As new

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As new - unused

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Extras

In replacement packaging

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Dust jacket

Without original box

Period

Mid 20th century

Early 20th century

1930-1940

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1940-1950

Late 20th century

Late 19th century

1920-1930

Early 18th century

1990-2000

1960-1970

1980-1990

1910-1920

2000-2010

1970-1980

Late 17th century

Late 18th century

Early 19th century

1900-1910

1450-1500

1850-1900

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Subject

Collected works

Style

Antique

Art Deco

Signature

Not signed

Binding

Hardback

Softback

Edition

1st Edition

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Language

French

Japanese

Colour

Black

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1900-2000

1400-1900

Provenance

Private Collection

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