Mask (Suaga Bor) - Mambila - Cameroon

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Stylistic wooden Mambila zoomorphic mask from Cameroon.
The African mask Mambila Suaga Bor is easily identifiable thanks to its gaping and toothed mouth as well as the pair of horns that cover it. This type of mask zoömorphic is defined as dog-magpie mask. This type of mask embodies a fierce aspect of the forces of nature and is only seen at sowing festivals. In dhe procession he is always accompanied by another mask, this time with a human face that fights the negative forces of the Suaga Bor mask


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.

Stylistic wooden Mambila zoomorphic mask from Cameroon.
The African mask Mambila Suaga Bor is easily identifiable thanks to its gaping and toothed mouth as well as the pair of horns that cover it. This type of mask zoömorphic is defined as dog-magpie mask. This type of mask embodies a fierce aspect of the forces of nature and is only seen at sowing festivals. In dhe procession he is always accompanied by another mask, this time with a human face that fights the negative forces of the Suaga Bor mask


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
Mambila
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask (Suaga Bor)
Height
20 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
19 cm
Weight
1600 g
The NetherlandsVerified
11515
Objects sold
100%
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