Helmet mask

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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.

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Comparing literature

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

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