This mask was carved in the style of the Mambila people of Cameroon. The mask has a superstructure on top of a typical Mambila figure. The mask measures 20 inches tall and weighs 5.5 pounds. There is some minor cracking, chipping and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
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Mambila Helmet Mask w Superstructure 20″ – Cameroon – African Art
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Type of Object | Helmet Mask |
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Country of Origin | Cameroon |
Ethnicity | Mambila |
Material | Wood, pigment and vegetable fiber |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height (Inches) | 20" |
Width (Inches) | 10" |
Depth (Inches) | 10" |
Weight (Pounds) | 5.5 lbs |
Overall Condition | Some cracking, chipping and general wear and tear. |
Tribe Information
About the Mambila People
“The 25,000 Mambila people produced a considerable number of masks and figures that are characterized by a heart-shaped face; red and white pigments were often applied later.”
“Dances celebrating the end of the planting seasons are led by a tribesman wearing a cephalomorphic helmet mask. In turn, he is followed by the retinue of assistants wearing secondary masks in the shape of a dog’s head and a crow’s head.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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