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Mambila Helmet Mask w Superstructure 20″ – Cameroon – African Art

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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.

Type of Object

Helmet Mask

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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