Head - Bamileke - Cameroon (No reserve price)

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Tête African mask in terracotta with beads from the Bamileke people of Cameroon, 30 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, in good condition, from a private collection, sold without a stand.

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African mask, terracotta head encrusted with beads, Bamileke, Cameroon
A special piece featuring an elephant above the head, a very rare motif that is often hard to find among the Bamileke. Previously, most women in the Bamileke tribe used this head as a wedding gift.

African mask, terracotta head encrusted with beads, Bamileke, Cameroon
A special piece featuring an elephant above the head, a very rare motif that is often hard to find among the Bamileke. Previously, most women in the Bamileke tribe used this head as a wedding gift.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
pearls, Terracotta
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Head
Height
30 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
18 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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