251022 - Old African Bangwa head mask - Cameroon.
€265.00
Cameroon: Old African Bangwa head mask.
Hand carved from a single piece of wood
Size: 28 cm height and 26 cm wide
This Bangwa mask is dated from the mid of the 20th century and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Large and powerfull mask carved with a large chubby face offering expressive features from the Bangwa tribe of Cameroon. Located in the border region of Nigeria, teh North West province of Cameroon, the Grassland is made up of several ethnic groups: Tikar, Chamba, Bamoun and Bamilke. Within the Bamileke tribe, the Bangwa constitute a small kingdom made up of chiefdoms.
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear.