Beaded Mask - Bamileke - Cameroon

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Beaded Mask, a late 20th‑century Bamileke wooden mask from Cameroon, richly inlaid with multicolour beads, weighing 2800 g, measuring 58 cm high, 31 cm wide and 12 cm deep, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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Large wooden beaded mask from the BAMILEKE tribe of the Grasland of Cameroon.
This types of wooden masks were worn on top of the head.
The face is colourfull inlayed with beads of multiple colors.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.



Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Large wooden beaded mask from the BAMILEKE tribe of the Grasland of Cameroon.
This types of wooden masks were worn on top of the head.
The face is colourfull inlayed with beads of multiple colors.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.



Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Beads, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Beaded Mask
Height
58 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
2800 g
The NetherlandsVerified
11439
Objects sold
100%
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