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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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.

Keywords / Keywords

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

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.

Keywords / Keywords

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

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Cameroon
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Indigenous object name
Bamileke/Bamun Mask - Bamileke/Bamun Mask
Width
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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