Bidspirit auction | Massive Tikar Bronze Sculpture, Nearly

Massive Tikar Bronze Sculpture, Nearly 100lbs - African, Cameroon, Tikar or Bamileke bronze near life-size depiction of a queen or maternity figure with children. The female figure supported by four children and one at her left hand. Varying tones of patination and patina overall. Covered in geometric and scrolling tattoos. Imperfections to the casting and wear throughout from age and use. Size 51 3/4” H, Weight 97 lb., Sticker on forehead with 54 Ex-Tennessee Collection. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally. Condition: cracks to casting and wear overall with some old repairs to the finger and other components.