Bamileke Beaded Terracotta Animal Head

Popicoq

£150

Animal head sculpted from terracotta clay and embedded with glass beads, made by the Bamileke people of Cameroon. I have a rare collection of these incredible creatures. They have been skillfully handcrafted and each one is unique. You may find slight imperfections but these quirks in the making add to their charm and originality. Though essentially decorative, each one has its own personality and is sure to make a bold design statement. They are bright, bold and bonkers what’s not to love! It’s a sad reality that the traditional skills used to make objects like these heads are threatened. As

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