Helmet mask "ngoin" · Cameroon Grassfields, Bamileke · ID: 3035395
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, kaolin, coiffure with slit-like opening on the parting, slightly dam., paint rubbed off (nostrils, coiffure, ears), cracks, minor missing parts (parting), traces of insect caused damage, socle;
shows 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 mask dances in short contained steps appropriate to her noble image.
The object Helmet mask “ngoin” with the object ID 3035395 was last part of the auction 74th tribal art auction at September 7, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 286.
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