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Rare Bamun Brass Sheathing Mask. Bamileke People. Cameroon. Africa

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Sharing stylistic traits with the Bamileke, Tikar and other Western Grassland Cameroon tribes, this particular mask illustrates the complexity of the transfer of styles… through migration and various artists’ interpretations… even as far back as the migrations of the 17th Century. That is what makes this mask… Continue reading →

Item Number: M-4266
Provenance/Origin: Cameroon. Bamileke / Bamun
Composition: Wood, brass, cotton cloth, raffia / grasses
Dimensions: 16" tall x 11" wide x 8" deep
Weight: 5.75 pounds
Price: $ 345.00 USD

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