Register Auction 105
Zemanek-Münster
Royal mask, pre 1918, Cameroon, Wum (Bafum) / Kuk, Size: H: 64,5 cm (H: 25.4 inch), ID: 3052232
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Auction 105

Royal mask, pre 1918 ·  Cameroon, Wum (Bafum) / Kuk · ID: 3052232

Starting price EUR 3,500
Estimated price EUR 5,000
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Provenance
German Private Collection
Size
H: 64,5 cm
H: 25.4 inch

Description

wood, pigments,

Impressive mask due to its imposing size and expressive facial features. The almost spherical, puffed cheeks are particularly striking. Above a balloon-like hairstyle with a deep diamond pattern, the mask is crowned by a quadruped.

Publications

AHDRC: 0222444

Africa
Masks

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