JANUARY FINE ESTATES CHARLESTON SC
Lot 115:
Description
Extraordinary Large Red Beaded Bush Water Buffalo Mask from the Bamileke Tribal People of Cameroon. This Bamileke Water Buffalo mask is carved out of wood has cowrie shell accents and is covered with African glass beads in an intricate pattern. Raffia Hair. This mask would be worn with costume as an important segment of a ritual dance sequence related to initiations and public performances. The Water Buffalo symbolizes power, and is the third in the sequence and third in rank below the leopard and elephant. This mask is a strong well-carved-example of the art of Cameroon and carries symbolic meaning as well as aesthetic reflection of the artistically sophisticated Bamileke people. This mask is Museum quality and one of a kind. On Museum steel stand. On stand 28" tall. Weight 9 pds.
Condition: good
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