Female mask "ngoin" · Cameroon Grassfields · ID: 3033017
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, large-sized expressive forms, coiffure with round opening in the parting, dam., traces and missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks;
wears the distinct headdress of royal titled wives, symbolizing the role of women as complementary to men. The complete traditional vestment consists of a garment of blue and white royal cloth and a flywhisk.
The object Female mask “ngoin” with the object ID 3033017 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 235 achieved a sales price of EUR 650.
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