We are not exactly sure as to the origins of this mask but believe it could be in the traditional style of Babanki from Cameroon. The mask is covered in fur attached to the hide. It measures 38 inches tall and weighs 13 pounds. There are tufts of fur missing and minor cracking and wear and tear throughout. Stand is not included but one can be purchased.
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Fur Covered Babanki Elephant Mask 38″ – Cameroon – African Art
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Ethnicity | Babanki, Bamileke |
| Animal | |
| Material | Wood, pigment, leather and fur (animal hide) |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 38" |
| Width (Inches) | 15” |
| Depth (Inches) | 9" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 13 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Missing tufts of hair. Wear and tear throughout. |
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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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