Bamoun mask - - Bamoun helmet - Bamoun - Cameroon
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Original Bamoun mask from Cameroon, mid-20th century, from a private collection with provenance to the Collection française 'Jean Louis Viot', in excellent condition, carved from wood, dimensions 43 cm high by 28 cm wide by 30 cm deep, weight 2.5 kg, sold without a stand.
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High-quality Bamoun mask
Cameroon
French collection "Jean lOUIS VIOT"
Mask purchased at an auction in 2000 in Paris
certificate from the Dominican Gallery
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateHigh-quality Bamoun mask
Cameroon
French collection "Jean lOUIS VIOT"
Mask purchased at an auction in 2000 in Paris
certificate from the Dominican Gallery
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Indigenous object name
Bamoun helmet
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamoun
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Bamoun mask -
Height
43 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
2.5 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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