Mask - Bamileke - Cameroon

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Original Bamileke mask from Cameroon, dating to the mid-20th century, carved in wood, 34 cm high, 22 cm wide, 13 cm deep, weighing 1.2 kg, from a private collection and sold without a stand, in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Old authentic Bamileke mask, with wonderful radiance.
Mask with an old dark-brown patina..
A wonderful and rare piece. On the back of the mask you can see its immense age and signs of wear
The mask is in excellent condition despite its age (mid-20th century).
It is shipped without a stand.
And currently no shipping to the USA

Old authentic Bamileke mask, with wonderful radiance.
Mask with an old dark-brown patina..
A wonderful and rare piece. On the back of the mask you can see its immense age and signs of wear
The mask is in excellent condition despite its age (mid-20th century).
It is shipped without a stand.
And currently no shipping to the USA

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
34 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
1.2 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
241
Objects sold
100%
Private

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