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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Ceremonial mask of the Bamoun people, depicting a bird, in excellent condition despite its age, from a private collection in Spain (FMG), dating from the 1970s, according to references from the family from whom it was acquired in Malandem Dolam, Cameroon, 12 years ago. Fine and elaborate workmanship in the craftsmanship, as can be seen in the photos. There is a French publication in which this mask appears, which is shown in the attached photos, although it has not yet been located. African Art, craftsmanship and decoration.

Máscara ceremonial de la etnia Bamún, representando a un pájaro, en excelente estado de conservación pese a su antigüedad, procedentes de colección privada de España (FMG), datan de los años setenta del siglo XX, según referencias de la familia a quien se le adquirió en Malandem Dolam, Camerún, hace 12 años. Fino y  elaborado trabajo en la factura, tal como se aprecia en las fotos. Existe una publicación francesa donde aparece esta máscara, que aparece en las fotos adjuntas, aunque no se ha localizado aún. Arte Africano, artesanía y decoración.

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Mask - Bamoun - Cameroon

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Ceremonial Bamoun mask from Cameroon, carved in wood with pigments and raffia, depicting a bird; 45 cm high, 25 cm wide, 620 g, dating to 1960–1970, in good condition with minor signs of age, from a private Spanish collection (FMG) with provenance from Malandem Dolam, Bamoun.

Mask - Bamoun - Cameroon

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Ceremonial Bamoun mask from Cameroon, carved in wood with pigments and raffia, depicting a bird; 45 cm high, 25 cm wide, 620 g, dating to 1960–1970, in good condition with minor signs of age, from a private Spanish collection (FMG) with provenance from Malandem Dolam, Bamoun.

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