Ancient Nkoh mask - Bamileke - Cameroon
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Ancien Nkoh mask from the Bamileke culture of Cameroon, an original wooden mask dating to the mid-20th century, provenance private collection and sold with a stand, measuring 32 cm high, 22 cm wide, 20 cm deep and weighing 1100 g, with dents from rodents and a black patina.
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Ancient Nkoh mask from the Kungan society. Ethnicity: Bamileke (Cameroon).
The eyes are half-closed by rodent teeth (one of which is broken).
Another tooth is present in the lower jaw.
Beautiful dark patina.
The Kungan society is a society that is at once religious, magical and warlike in certain Bamileke chiefdoms. This confraternity celebrates the cult of the Supreme Being but also that of the deities. It must also combat evil sorcerers and, as a result, uses a very rich array of ritual material.
The Kungan plays an important role in agricultural cults and also fights against sorcery and vampirism (J. P. Notué and L. Perrois (1984).
Ancient Nkoh mask from the Kungan society. Ethnicity: Bamileke (Cameroon).
The eyes are half-closed by rodent teeth (one of which is broken).
Another tooth is present in the lower jaw.
Beautiful dark patina.
The Kungan society is a society that is at once religious, magical and warlike in certain Bamileke chiefdoms. This confraternity celebrates the cult of the Supreme Being but also that of the deities. It must also combat evil sorcerers and, as a result, uses a very rich array of ritual material.
The Kungan plays an important role in agricultural cults and also fights against sorcery and vampirism (J. P. Notué and L. Perrois (1984).
Details
Indigenous object name
Ancient Nkoh mask
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood, rodent teeth.
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
32 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1100 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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