Ceremonial monkey skull, Grasslands, Cameroon, 20th century

Descriptio Skull decorated with glass beads and organic materials. Dimensions: 43 × 23 × 12 cm. Ritual object from the Grasslands region of Cameroon, where animal skulls were used for ceremonial and symbolic purposes. The meticulous ornamentation with multicolored beads lends the piece a sacred character, associated with ancestral power, spiritual protection, and a connection to the spirit world. A piece of great ethnographic and artistic value, crafted with care and remarkable aesthetic sense. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimation:€5,000

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