Bamiléké, Large Ku'n'gau Buffalo Mask
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Large monoxyl buffalo mask from the "Ku'n'gau" company
Wood with brown patina, kaolin, iron staples
Bamikélé culture, Cameroon Old work,
probably 19th century
Modern base in black painted steel
Dimensions: L.43 cm
Condition report: missing a horn, cracks, old restorations
The Bamilékés are a people of Central Africa, living in the West region of Cameroon, a vast savannah region of the volcanic highlands of the Grassland. Uncommon among the Bamilékés, this mask belongs to the "Ku'n'gau" company, reserved for notables representing the Fon (supreme chief, he holds territorial, civil and military authority).
Large monoxyl buffalo mask from the "Ku'n'gau" company
Wood with brown patina, kaolin, iron staples
Bamikélé culture, Cameroon Old work,
probably 19th century
Modern base in black painted steel
Dimensions: L.43 cm
Condition report: missing a horn, cracks, old restorations
The Bamilékés are a people of Central Africa, living in the West region of Cameroon, a vast savannah region of the volcanic highlands of the Grassland. Uncommon among the Bamilékés, this mask belongs to the "Ku'n'gau" company, reserved for notables representing the Fon (supreme chief, he holds territorial, civil and military authority).
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1491619
Availability: In stock
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