Sharing stylistic traits with the Bamileke, Tikar and other Western Grassland Cameroon tribes, this particular mask illustrates the complexity of the transfer of styles . . . through migration and various artists’ interpretations . . . even as far back as the migrations of the 17th Century.
That is what makes this mask so unique and rare. It is one artist’s interpretation of what is happening / happened in a large geographical and cultural part of Cameroon.
Constructed of wood with a covering of brass…. and accented with cotton cloth and raffia/grasses.
Worn on the head by retainers at the courts of various Grasslands kingdoms of Cameroon. These are generally worn at three ceremonies: 1. Agricultural; 2. Honoring rulers; 3. Entertaining the king and his court.
In very good condition. For the Serious Collector of this one-of-a-kind mask. Sorry, the stand is not included. Circa 1950s to 1970s. 16″ tall x 11″ wide x 8″ deep