Mask - Bamileke - Cameroon

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Bamileke ngoin mask from Cameroon, carved in dark hardwood with a glossy surface, dating to ca. 1900–1910, about 34 cm high, in excellent condition, provenance from a German collection.

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an expressive and very old Bamileke 'ngoin' mask, made of dark brown/blackish hardwood, with glossy surface.
Traces of handling and use.

From a German collection.

Height approx. 34cm











an expressive and very old Bamileke 'ngoin' mask, made of dark brown/blackish hardwood, with glossy surface.
Traces of handling and use.

From a German collection.

Height approx. 34cm











Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Cameroon
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Bamileke
Height
34 cm
Indigenous object name
ngoin
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
AustriaVerified
218
Objects sold
100%
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