This mask was created in the style of the Mambila people of Cameroon. The mask depicts a zoomorphic creature with exaggerated features. The mask measures 23 inches long and weighs 4 pounds. There is some damage to the rim of the mask and some cracking and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos carefully. Stand not included.
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Mambila Zoomorphic Mask 21″ – Cameroon – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $250.00.$125.00Current price is: $125.00.
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| Type of Object | 1 mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| Ethnicity | Mambila |
| Material | Wood & pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 8" |
| Width (Inches) | 11" |
| Depth (Inches) | 23" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 4 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Damged rim, cracking and 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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