Lot 385

Cameroon Grassfields Monkey Caryatid, Inscribed Base

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Cameroon Grassfields Monkey Caryatid, Inscribed Base

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Starting Bid: $500

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 12, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Cameroon, . Caryatid figure of a seated monkey figure holding an ovoid form, possibly a coconut. The animated head is carved with a projecting snout, wide mouth with boldly defined teeth, bulging eyes, and pointed concave ears. Arms bend to rest on the knees, in front of long rounded back incised with a linear spine and a spider motif at the rear of monkey’s seat. The form is slender and cylindrical, rising from an integral ring base. “Bamoun, Cameroun No. 86” written on the underside of the base. Size: 19”H (48.3cm).

Provenance: Long Island, N.Y. collection. Ex. collection of Nancy and John Hyde Devoe, NYC. and N.J. Collected 1950’s - 1970’s.

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Item # 71654

  • Condition: Dark brown worn patina overall, with a matte surface on top of the seat. Age crack to the side of the face and edge of the seat. Minor environmental wear consistent with use.

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