Nr. 104584825

Helmmaske - Bamoun - Kamerun (Ohne mindestpreis)
Nr. 104584825

Helmmaske - Bamoun - Kamerun (Ohne mindestpreis)
Old helmet mask from the BAMUN tribe of the Grasland of Cameroon.
This types of wooden masks were worn on top of the head.
These helmet masks depict males of noble lineage and represent power and authority. Rank and other information is conveyed by the noble coiffures, double-lobed knitted caps and ornate crests using various motifs restricted to royalty.This helmet mask is part of a lineage mask group, or a family of masks that perform together. It represents the male human face and symbolizes a royal or clan ancestor. Masks such as these usually perform at funeral or memorial celebrations.
Provenance: former private Italian collection.
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