Helmet mask ·  Cameroon Grassfields · ID: 3033000

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of kaolin and redwood powder, extensive facial plane with Grassfields-typical facial features, an open broad mouth with big teeth below, crowned by a high open worked headgear in form of stylized animals, min. dam., cracks, traces of insect caused damage;
such masks were used by the local regulatory society. Because of its weight, it was not popular with the dancers.

Comparing literature

Wittmer, Marcilene K., Visual Diplomacy, Cambridge 1991, p. 12, ill. 8