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Mask - Cameroon Grassfields

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Ram helmet mask - Cameroon Grassfields, Babanki: wood, kaolin, rest. L: 47,5 cm, L: 18,7 inch Provenance:American Private Collection Continent: Africa

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Mask "mabuh" - Cameroon Grassfields, Workshop of the: wood, pigments, baseMasks "mabuh" were the property of the "kwifon" society, who performed at funerals and memorial services of important society members, where they announced the arrival of the terri

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Helmet mask with ram's horns - Cameroon Grassfields, Babanki: wood, pigments, rest. H: 44 cm, H: 17,3 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

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African Kom or Bekom Carved Wood Helmet Mask: African Kom or Bekom Carved Wood Helmet Mask, Grassfields Region, Cameroon, primate-form with animal atop, h. 17 in., w. 11 in., d. 9 in.; mounted on fitted metal stand, overall h. 15 in. Provenance:

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A Rare Old Bamileke Elephant Mask Ex Kahan: This is a rare old example of a Elephant or Aka Mask, Kuosi Society, Bamileke Peoples, Grassfields region of Cameroon. A Ceremonial Hood mask in red fabric lined with fibers with a long front panel th

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A Bamum "Tu-Ngunga" carved wood helmet mask: A Bamum "Tu-Ngunga" carved wood helmet maskEarly/mid-20th century; Bamum Peoples, Grassfields, Cameroon, East AfricaAppears unmarkedThe large carved wood helmet mask with a toothy grimace, p

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African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon: African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon. Horn, vegetal fiber, cowrie shells, human hair and textile. In the Bamana Kingdom, the unique masked dance called Nkougan is performed by a secret

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Fine Old African Bamun/Bamileke Mask, Cameroon: Fine Old African Bamun/Bamileke Mask, Cameroon. Carved wood, plant fiber, shells. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills, California; Harry Franklin Gallery, Beverly

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African Kom Helmet Mask, Cameroon: African Kom Helmet Mask, Cameroon. Carved wood and pigment. Stand not included. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 13'' x 10'' x 12'' (33 x 25 x 30 cm).

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African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon: African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon. Stand not included. Horn, vegetal fiber, cowrie shells, human hair and textile. In the Bamana Kingdom, the unique masked dance called Nkougan is pe

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African Bamun Water Buffalo Mask, Cameroon, 19th/20th: African Bamun Water Buffalo Mask, Cameroon, 19th/20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: ex-old Swiss Collection; Private Collection, NY. Size: 24'' x 6'' x 6.5'' (61 x 15 x 17 cm). Height on Sta

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Large Beaded Bamileke Helmut Mask, Cameroon: A large beaded Bamileke helmut mask with basket weave neck: 15" W x 20" D x 23 1/2" H

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African Body Mask, Cameroon or Nigeria: African Body Mask, Cameroon or Nigeria. Metal. Size: 17'' x 9'' x 4'' (43 x 23 x 10 cm).

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African Bamileke Helmet Mask, Cameroon Grasslands: African Bamileke Helmet Mask, Cameroon Grasslands. Stand not included. Size: 20'' x 14'' x 13'' (51 x 36 x 33 cm).

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African Fang Fantasy Mask, Cameroon: African Fang Fantasy Mask, Cameroon. On stand. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 24'' x 11'' x 11.5'' (61 x 28 x 29 cm).

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wood, shiny brown patina, expressive form, with smiling mouth, chin beard and a two-parted burled coiffure, min. dam., missing parts (ears), slight traces of abrasion
H: 35,5 cm
Continent: Africa

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Mask - Cameroon Grassfields

Name: Mask - Cameroon Grassfields
SKU: 28924986
Price: 450 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €450 - €900

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