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Ancien cimier Chamba Nam Gbalang, a wooden buffalo mask from Nigeria of the Chamba culture, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 46 cm high by 20 cm wide and in État correct condition.
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Ancient cimier Chamba Nam Gbalang. Very characteristic and perceived as powerful but also threatening, the buffalo mask, with a round head, a large flattened mouth, and two horns projecting backward, embodied, especially during the funerals of a lineage member, the tutelary spirit Vara, personification of the king's maternal lineage. It was worn on the head of a masked dancer dressed in a fiber costume.
The cult, 'vara,' celebrated the tutelary spirit, personification of the first 'mala' or paternal aunt of the chief. During the masked festival 'Kaa' as well as at the funeral of a lineage member, she appeared publicly in the form of a masked man dressed in a fiber costume. The helmet-mask represented a buffalo head, hollowed out to be worn on the head. A slight opening between the two flat jaws at the front of the mask allowed visibility. It is noteworthy that these masks are always constructed with rigorous uniformity.
Neighbors of the Mumuyé and Jukun, the Chamba are established south of the Bénué River.
Ancient cimier Chamba Nam Gbalang. Very characteristic and perceived as powerful but also threatening, the buffalo mask, with a round head, a large flattened mouth, and two horns projecting backward, embodied, especially during the funerals of a lineage member, the tutelary spirit Vara, personification of the king's maternal lineage. It was worn on the head of a masked dancer dressed in a fiber costume.
The cult, 'vara,' celebrated the tutelary spirit, personification of the first 'mala' or paternal aunt of the chief. During the masked festival 'Kaa' as well as at the funeral of a lineage member, she appeared publicly in the form of a masked man dressed in a fiber costume. The helmet-mask represented a buffalo head, hollowed out to be worn on the head. A slight opening between the two flat jaws at the front of the mask allowed visibility. It is noteworthy that these masks are always constructed with rigorous uniformity.
Neighbors of the Mumuyé and Jukun, the Chamba are established south of the Bénué River.
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Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
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Condition
Fair condition
Height
46 cm
Width
20 cm
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