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Ham wote Kirdi fertility figure / Fali, Ngoutchoumi, North C…
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160
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Ham wote Kirdi fertility figure / Fali, Ngoutchoumi, North C…
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Ham wote Kirdi fertility figure / Fali, Ngoutchoumi, North Cameroon
Materials: Woven plant fibres, beads.
Provenance: Private collection, Sylvia and Henry, Gygax, Switzerland.
Dimensions: H. 15 cm.
Rare Ham wote ritual doll from the Fali people of northern Cameroon, made of carefully braided plant fibres
and decorated with coloured beads. These figures were associated with
notions of fertility, protection and transmission, and often accompanied young
young girls at different stages of their lives.
The work is captivating for its extraordinary economy of means: a few simple volumes
to create an instantly recognisable silhouette, imbued with a strong symbolic presence.
symbolic presence. The ancient weaving, softened by time, retains a remarkable integrity
while the red, white and bluish beads provide a delicate contrast to the warm
contrast with the warm tones of the weathered fibres.
Rarely seen on the market, Ham wote dolls are a particularly endearing testimony
of the material and spiritual traditions of the Fali people, where even the most
the most modest objects often carry a profound cultural and emotional charge.
emotional charge.
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About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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