Cameroun, Bamoun, Bamun/ Bamileke Mask

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Cameroon
Bamoun, Bamun/ Bamileke Mask
COA provided
2nd half of the XXth century
36 x 30 Cm / 2,058 Kg
Wood, pearls
Optional base (contact us).

African art production among the Grassland chieftaincies. This mask was made in solid wood, it has a jovial expression underlined by the vivacity of its colored pearls. This type of Bamoun masks is worn on the top of the head, unlike most of the Bamileke facial masks. Woodcore covered with fabric following the shape of the objects decorated with thousandths of stuck on pearls. Each of the pearls' colors has a particular signification in relation to the different chieftaincies. The mustache and the ears are covered with a mix of palm oil and padouk wood. Slights cracks and abrasions.

Related items: Masks Bamum Bamoun Cameroon

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