Important Monoxyle Panel, Bamoun Bas-Relief, Cameroon, Circa 1960

Exceptional monoxyl wooden panel, entirely hand-carved in bas-relief, illustrating with great narrative and stylistic richness several scenes from traditional Bamoun life: ritual dances, hunting scenes, battles and moments of daily life. Each register testifies to a keen sense of detail and a remarkable mastery of woodworking, specific to the great artisans of the Bamoun kingdom. This unique panel, made around 1960, embodies both the symbolic power and artistic virtuosity of sub-Saharan African art. Unique piece - authentic work of tribal art. Origin: Bamoun Kingdom, Cameroon. Height: 51 cm Width: 201 cm Depth: 3 cm Ideal work for collectors of tribal art.