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Description : Africa, Cameroon, Bamileke Culture, ca. 4th quarter 19th/1st quarter 20th century. Very large and showy wooden mask from the grasslands of Cameroon. Bamileke helmet mask in exaggerated human form with long pointed chin, wide-open eyes and mouth and two rows of curls. In Cameroon every village and every town has its own group of so-called ‘juju dancers’. They perform during all important events and feasts, such as the enthronement of a new ‘king’ (or chief), the worshipping of ancestors, funeral rituals, etc. Dancers wear these head crest masks not on their face, but on their head. This is one such mask. An impressive example of large size! Size: 17 H (43.2 cm) Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #113570
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1200 USD-1800 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 116
Titre : 19Th C. African Bamileke Wooden Helmet Mask
Condition report : Minor age cracks and losses as shown
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, CO 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Pre-Columbian | Tribal | Ethnographic Art
Date de la vente : 01/12/2016 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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