Mask - Cameroon
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Masque à Cornes Bamileke/Bamun, a wooden horned mask from the Bamileke/Bamun cultures of the Grasslands in Cameroon, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, measuring 40 cm high by 25 cm wide, provenance: private collection.
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Horned Mask of the Bamileke/Bamun - Bamileke/Bamun Horned Mask
Description
This powerful horned mask, originating from the Grasslands region of Cameroon (Bamileke or Bamun cultures), is a piece of rare intensity. Carved with the vigor characteristic of Cameroonian art, it features bold volumes and a haunting expression. The surface of the object is covered with a rich, crusty sacrificial patina, punctuated by kaolin residues, bearing witness to its use during significant ritual ceremonies. The detailed scarification work and the arch of the horns give the work an imposing sculptural dimension. It is a prestigious object that embodies the strength and social hierarchy specific to the chiefdoms of Western Cameroon.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece has been part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The object will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.
Keywords
African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Bamileke, Bamun, Horned Mask, Horned Mask, Cameroon.
Horned Mask of the Bamileke/Bamun - Bamileke/Bamun Horned Mask
Description
This powerful horned mask, originating from the Grasslands region of Cameroon (Bamileke or Bamun cultures), is a piece of rare intensity. Carved with the vigor characteristic of Cameroonian art, it features bold volumes and a haunting expression. The surface of the object is covered with a rich, crusty sacrificial patina, punctuated by kaolin residues, bearing witness to its use during significant ritual ceremonies. The detailed scarification work and the arch of the horns give the work an imposing sculptural dimension. It is a prestigious object that embodies the strength and social hierarchy specific to the chiefdoms of Western Cameroon.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece has been part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The object will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.
Keywords
African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Bamileke, Bamun, Horned Mask, Horned Mask, Cameroon.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Cameroon
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Indigenous object name
Bamileke/Bamun Horned Mask
Width
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1950-1960
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