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Mankon - Grassland Camerun Mask Atua Akam.Hardwood with dark patina, fabric, shells and

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Mankon - Grassland Camerun Mask Atua Akam.Hardwood with dark patina, fabric, shells and

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Mankon - Grassland Cameroon Mask Atua Akam.Hardwood with dark patina, fabric, shells and pigments.Some shortcomings (shells), signs of use. . Cm 30,00 x 50,00 x 12,00. Among the Makon, one of the many ethnic groups that populate the Grassland of Cameroon, this type of mask called Akam, was considered very important because worn by the head of the dancers of the court of the king. During the celebrations the chief dancer who wore the mask Akam and led a long procession with different types of masks through the square in front of the royal palace ( Christopher D. Roy, 1991).

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Mankon - Grassland Camerun Mask Atua Akam.Hardwood with dark patina, fabric, shells and

Name: Mankon - Grassland Camerun Mask Atua Akam.Hardwood with dark patina, fabric, shells and
SKU: 130387194
Price: 3500 EUR
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