This large mask appeals to me. I like the odd shapes, the wonderfully rough stylised features and the double eyes. I believe it was made in northern Cameroon. It has holes at the sides so seems to have been designed to be worn.
Do you recognise the style?
Do you know anything about this mask?
What reaction do you have to the mask?
Some more carvings from Cameroon African figures
afrikafrau said:
made of special wood, yes in the North of Cameroon such masks are for ritual dances, very special and traditional, begging for a good harvest, for freedom or peace. Special rituals for communication or special ceremonies, to transmit for healing , sometimes the power to hold the community together. Demonstration of of secrets, of power by the spiritual leaders.Also for protection,
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Eromonsele Emmanuel said:
I think the mask is very creative.
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calmkate said:
ornate but scary!
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passajer said:
The ones I really find quite disturbing are in the link just below the pictures.
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equinoxio21 said:
A great mask. Thanks for sharing. (And for the follow) Cheers
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equinoxio21 said:
And thank you for the reference.
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