Chamba Standing Male Figure on Custom Base Nigeria

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Chamba Standing Male Figure on Custom Base Nigeria
Brand Unbranded
Type of Object Figure, Carving, Statue, Sculpture
Country of Origin Nigeria
People Chamba
Materials Wood, pigment
Approximate Age 20th century
Height (in) 18
Width (in) 5
Depth (in) 4.5
Other Dimensions 19 inch height on base
Overall Condition Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Damage/Repair Crack through shoulder

The Chamba people, located in northeastern Nigeria and neighboring regions of Cameroon, are an important ethnic group. They share borders with other ethnic groups such as the Mumuye, Jukun, and Kutep people. In Cameroon, the Chamba speakers are divided into several states, including Bali Nyonga, Bali Kumbat, Bali-Gham, Bali-Gangsin, and Bali-Gashu. It's worth noting that there are two other ethnic groups in Ghana and Togo also known as Chamba, but they are distinct from the Chamba of Nigeria and Cameroon.

The Chamba people are primarily identified through their language, beliefs, culture, and art. Chamba statues, which are significant artistic expressions, usually depict male or female figures, or both, and are typically made of wood or iron. These statues can be divided into two main categories based on their visual form.

The first group is characterized by its volumetric nature. These statues are often carved from a single piece of wood, with bent arms and crouching legs. The arms are depicted as separate from the body, and some interpretations suggest that the poses of these figures may represent dancing. In the case of volumetric double form statues, two upper bodies are attached to a shared pair of legs.

The second group of Chamba statues is characterized by their column-like form, where the arms and legs are attached to the body. The exact function of these statues is not widely known, and there is limited information available. Some records about their potential function have been gathered by a few ethnologists during the colonial period. However, due to the scarcity of documentation, the precise purpose and significance of these statues in Chamba culture remain unclear.

 

Overall, Chamba statues serve as important artistic and cultural artifacts, representing the rich heritage and traditions of the Chamba people in northeastern Nigeria and neighboring regions.

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  • Age Level: 20th Century
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Country of Origin: Nigeria
  • Item Height: 18.0
  • Item Length: 4.5
  • Item Width: 5.0
  • Maker: Chamba Artisan
  • Material: Wood
  • Origin: Nigeria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Style: None
  • Type: Figure, Carving, Statue, Sculpture
  • author: None

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