Bamiléké, Large Ku’n’gau Buffalo Mask
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Large monoxyl buffalo mask from the “Ku’n’gau” company
Wood with a brown patina, kaolin, iron staples
Bamikélé culture, Cameroon
Antique piece, likely 19th century
Modern black-painted steel base
Dimensions : L. 43 cm
Condition report : one horn missing, cracks, old restorations
The Bamilekés are a people of Central Africa, living in thewestern region of Cameroon, a vast savanna region on the volcanic highlandsof the Grassland. Uncommon among the Bamileke, this mask belongs to the“Ku’n’gau” society, reserved for dignitaries representing the Fon (supreme chief,who holds territorial, civil, and military authority).
Large monoxyl buffalo mask from the “Ku’n’gau” company
Wood with a brown patina, kaolin, iron staples
Bamikélé culture, Cameroon
Antique piece, likely 19th century
Modern black-painted steel base
Dimensions : L. 43 cm
Condition report : one horn missing, cracks, old restorations
The Bamilekés are a people of Central Africa, living in thewestern region of Cameroon, a vast savanna region on the volcanic highlandsof the Grassland. Uncommon among the Bamileke, this mask belongs to the“Ku’n’gau” society, reserved for dignitaries representing the Fon (supreme chief,who holds territorial, civil, and military authority).
220 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1809094
Availability: In stock
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