Ngoin-bamoun Helmet Mask
Origin: Cameroon
Tribe Name: Bamoun
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 42 cm
Shipping Method: Colissimo/DHL within 24–48 business hours.
This Bamoun (Cameroon) art mask-helmet is shown from several angles in the photographs. Here is a detailed description of its morphological and stylistic characteristics:1. Material, Patina, and ConditionMaterial: Carved from tropical hardwood.Patina: A deep, dark patina—ranging from brown to black, glossy in places, and with an antique appearance—bears witness to ritual use and the wear of time.Surface: Traces of tool marks (particularly on the interior and on the headdresses), age-related craquelure, and slight hardening or wear from use are visible.2. The Face and ExpressionEyes: The eyes are large and almond-shaped, framed by well-defined, raised eyelids. The prominent eyeballs catch the light, giving the face a lively and piercing presence.Eyebrows: The brow ridges are powerful, arched, and finely defined, enhancing the expressiveness of the forehead.Nose: Broad, strong, and well-structured, with powerfully defined nostrils.Mouth: Slightly parted, revealing a row of teeth sculpted in a realistic or stylized manner. The lips are full, typical of the Bamoun statuary aesthetic.Ears: Circular, erect ears, set apart from the skull, are positioned on either side of the head. 3. The Headdress and Structure (Helmet-Mask) Architectural headdress: The top of the head is crowned by a voluminous headdress or stylized headgear, marked by geometric shapes in relief (herringbone patterns or cushions) that frame the forehead in sculpted waves.Helmet-like shape: The back of the mask flares out into a domed cap (visible in the rear view), designed to rest and be secured directly on the dancer’s head (Ngoin-type mask or facial mask/helmet of dignitaries/secret societies).Interior opening: The interior (viewed from below) reveals a deep hollowed-out section of the wood, carved with a chisel, showing the marks of the notches made to lighten the piece when worn.
Tribe Name: Bamoun
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 42 cm
Shipping Method: Colissimo/DHL within 24–48 business hours.
This Bamoun (Cameroon) art mask-helmet is shown from several angles in the photographs. Here is a detailed description of its morphological and stylistic characteristics:1. Material, Patina, and ConditionMaterial: Carved from tropical hardwood.Patina: A deep, dark patina—ranging from brown to black, glossy in places, and with an antique appearance—bears witness to ritual use and the wear of time.Surface: Traces of tool marks (particularly on the interior and on the headdresses), age-related craquelure, and slight hardening or wear from use are visible.2. The Face and ExpressionEyes: The eyes are large and almond-shaped, framed by well-defined, raised eyelids. The prominent eyeballs catch the light, giving the face a lively and piercing presence.Eyebrows: The brow ridges are powerful, arched, and finely defined, enhancing the expressiveness of the forehead.Nose: Broad, strong, and well-structured, with powerfully defined nostrils.Mouth: Slightly parted, revealing a row of teeth sculpted in a realistic or stylized manner. The lips are full, typical of the Bamoun statuary aesthetic.Ears: Circular, erect ears, set apart from the skull, are positioned on either side of the head. 3. The Headdress and Structure (Helmet-Mask) Architectural headdress: The top of the head is crowned by a voluminous headdress or stylized headgear, marked by geometric shapes in relief (herringbone patterns or cushions) that frame the forehead in sculpted waves.Helmet-like shape: The back of the mask flares out into a domed cap (visible in the rear view), designed to rest and be secured directly on the dancer’s head (Ngoin-type mask or facial mask/helmet of dignitaries/secret societies).Interior opening: The interior (viewed from below) reveals a deep hollowed-out section of the wood, carved with a chisel, showing the marks of the notches made to lighten the piece when worn.
4 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 42 cm
Width: 24 cm
Height: 42 cm
Reference (ID): 1803455
Availability: In stock
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