This mask was created in the style of the Bamileke people of Cameroon. The mask depicts a ram with an encrusted patina. The mask measures 13 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds. The tip of the left horn has broken off and there is some cracking and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos. Stand not included.
| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Ethnicity | Bamileke |
| Animal | |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 13" |
| Width (Inches) | 9.75" |
| Depth (Inches) | 7" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Chipped horn, cracking and wear and tear |
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Tribe Information
About the Bamileke People
“The grassland region, in south-west Cameroon, is a hilly and mountainous area covered by an equatorial forest in the south and a savannah in the north. Politically, the area is divided into numerous small independent kingdoms and chiefdoms, whose powers are counterbalanced by male and female societies. Since it’s colonization by the Germans in 1884, this entire region, in particular the Bamileke, Bamun and Tikar territories, has attracted the attention of Western scholars because of its artistic heritage.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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