Object: A Rare Batie Charm (Cameroon)
Size: 4"
Age: Late 19th Century
Provenance: Pierre Loos, Belgium acquired 1970s
Notes: This is the exact type of quality charm Paul
Gebaour was bringing out in the 1930's. This is a superb
example. The patina is simply amazing; this type of surface
develops from constant handling with oils and then the
accumulated soot from storange in the hut builds up onto
the piece; this process over and over for decades results in
this impressive surface. There is a cavity in the head for
magic insertion.
SOLD
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