Julien Gauthier

African Art Auction (Private collection)

Description (French)

This powerful 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 smooth patina bearing witness to its use during significant ritual ceremonies. It is a prestigious object that embodies the strength and social hierarchy specific to the chiefdoms of Western Cameroon.

Provenance & Services

Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.

Shipping: The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.

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African art, Art Africain, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Bamileke, Bamun, Cameroon.

Masque Bamileke/Bamun - Bamileke/Bamun Mask

Description (Français)

Ce puissant masque, originaire de la région des Grasslands au Cameroun (cultures Bamileke ou Bamun), est une pièce d'une intensité rare. Sculpté avec une vigueur caractéristique de l'art camerounais, il présente des volumes audacieux et une expression habitée. La surface de l'objet est recouverte d'une riche patine lisse,  témoignant de son utilisation lors de cérémonies rituelles importantes. C'est un objet de prestige qui incarne la force et la hiérarchie sociale propres aux chefferies de l'Ouest Cameroun.

Description (English)

This powerful 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 smooth patina bearing witness to its use during significant ritual ceremonies. It is a prestigious object that embodies the strength and social hierarchy specific to the chiefdoms of Western Cameroon.

Provenance & Services

Collection : Cette pièce fait partie d'une collection privée gérée avec passion et rigueur depuis plusieurs décennies.

Expédition : L'objet sera emballé avec le plus grand soin et expédié rapidement pour garantir une réception en toute sérénité.

Mots-clés / Keywords

African art, Art Africain, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Bamileke, Bamun, Cameroon.

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Mask - Cameroon

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Masque Bamileke/Bamun from the Grasslands region in Cameroon, Bamileke/Bamun culture, provenance: private collection; carved in wood, 25 cm wide by 30 cm high, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with signs of age.

Mask - Cameroon

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Masque Bamileke/Bamun from the Grasslands region in Cameroon, Bamileke/Bamun culture, provenance: private collection; carved in wood, 25 cm wide by 30 cm high, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with signs of age.

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