Unique piece of African art.

Beautiful terracotta head covered with beads, completely handmade in Cameroon.

Made from Tuarag beads and black volcanic ash clay from the grasslands of Bameleke, Cameroon, this very large and heavy statue will definitely turn heads in any setting!

Men made the base and women decorated it with beads.

In the past, the art of covering masks, statues or other objects with glass or ceramic beads was exclusively for the king, his family or the notables of his court. The beads could be of Venetian origin or of local production, with recycled glass, but their symbolism was always the same and that is to show the wealth of the sovereign.

The technique of coating prestigious objects with a layer of sparkling pearls has led to an art of great expressiveness and symbolism.

• unique piece of Bamileke art 
• male character
• XXXL figurine : 75 cm height 

Only available in store. Pick up only.

Extremely heavy!