Bidspirit auction | Tikar, Cameroon - Two Carved

Tikar, Cameroon - Two Carved Wood Lions - Item/Description: Pair of large carved wood lions. Both in seated, crouching positions with mouths agape and tounges exposed. Within the Tikar community, these carved wood lions were kept in family compound shrine huts as more than simply pieces of art. They represented symbols of the unbroken family unit: relating to the living and to ancestors. (Tribal Art, Gulf of Guinea, Central African Floor Sculpture) Material: Wood Dimensions: Length: 30”; Width: 11 1/2”; Height: 16” Condition: Signs of age and wear include scratches, chipping. Age: 1920s - 1940s Provenance: JoAnn Young Collection Taurus Auctions does not offer In-House shipping for this item but we are available to assist with your shipping arrangements. Please see Shipping tab for more information. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.