Maschera in legno - Costume - Vintage
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Large Cameroonian wooden mask (40 x 32 x 18 cm) attributed to Bamileke/Bamum culture, decorated with multicolour glass beads, from a private French collection.
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Large, important African mask (40 x 32 x 18) from the Grassfields area of Cameroon, attributed to the Bamileke/Bamum culture.
Carved wood, richly decorated with original polychrome glass beads, threaded on wire and applied by hand. The piece features a distinctive upper zoomorphic element, interpretable as a ritual bird with a long beak, symbol of authority and spiritual mediation.
This is an authentic traditional object, not a tourist reproduction:
complex and coherent craftsmanship
intact and well-preserved decoration
strong visual impact
Period: 20th century (approximately 1970s–1990s)
Origin: French private collection
Conditions: excellent, with normal signs of wear
Perfect for:
African art collectors
ethnic interior design / wabi-sabi
a central, important piece of furniture.
Large, important African mask (40 x 32 x 18) from the Grassfields area of Cameroon, attributed to the Bamileke/Bamum culture.
Carved wood, richly decorated with original polychrome glass beads, threaded on wire and applied by hand. The piece features a distinctive upper zoomorphic element, interpretable as a ritual bird with a long beak, symbol of authority and spiritual mediation.
This is an authentic traditional object, not a tourist reproduction:
complex and coherent craftsmanship
intact and well-preserved decoration
strong visual impact
Period: 20th century (approximately 1970s–1990s)
Origin: French private collection
Conditions: excellent, with normal signs of wear
Perfect for:
African art collectors
ethnic interior design / wabi-sabi
a central, important piece of furniture.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gender
Men
Size
L
Material
Beads, Wood
Vintage
Yes
Condition
Very good condition, very light signs of wear
Colour
Multicolour
Brand
Maschera in legno
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Cameroon
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