Zoomorphic mask "mabuh"

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Description

wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of kaolin, large face, consisting of geometrical forms, a broad mouth with big teeth, min. dam., cracks, small missing parts, traces of insect caused damage and abrasion, base;
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

Harter, Pierre, Arts anciens du Cameroun, Arnouville 1986, p. 219, ill. 251

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Publications

Galerie Alain Bovis (ed.), Sculptures, Paris 2013, p. p. 26 f., ill. 11

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