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Bamileke 'Babungu' Helmet Mask, Cameroon, Mid-20th C.

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Bamileke 'Babungu' Helmet Mask, Cameroon, Mid-20th C.

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Wood
Cameroon grassfields, mid-20th century
Bamileke people
Mask in shape of a head
Arrows are tucked in the mask
Mounting
Height with arrows: 48 cm
Good condition

This refined helmet mask 'babungu' is made of wood and comes from the Bamileke people, who are located in the Cameroon grassfields, Africa. The mask has the shape of a head which wears a flat plate on top of the hair. There are wooden arrows tucked in the plate. The masks were worn by the dancers of the Bamileke tribe. Every village community has its own dance group, the Ju-Ju-dancers. One or multiple dancers were hired for various feasts.

The mask is in good condition with signs of age and wear. Partially, there can be seen cracks in the wood which are age-related or caused by the weather. The height including the arrows measures in 48 cm. (bal)

Literature:

K. F. Schädler, Afrikanische Kunst in deutschen Privatsammlungen, p. 286.

Marcilene K. Wittmer, Cameroon, Exhibition Catalogue, The Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina. p. 12.

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Bamileke 'Babungu' Helmet Mask, Cameroon, Mid-20th C.

Name: Bamileke 'Babungu' Helmet Mask, Cameroon, Mid-20th C.
SKU: 35469822
Price: 2400 EUR
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