Zoomorphic mask with ram horns ·  Cameroon Grassfields, Babanki/Bamenda · ID: 3039929

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of kaolin, eyes framed by notched eyelashes, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, slight traces of abrasion, cracks;
Babanki masks retain the imposing presence which characterizes Grassfield art, but are without its aggressive expressionist quality. It is the “prettiest” style of the Grassfields.

Comparing literature

Gardi, Bernhard, Kunst in Kamerun, Basel 1994, p. 94, ill. 95