Buffalo mask ·  Prairie Camerounaise, Bamiléké · ID: 3041020

Description

wood, dark brown patina, with raised forehead/nose ridge, slightly dam. (ears, forehead ridge), missing parts (nose, snout), cracks, abrasion of paint;
buffalo masks are part of nearly every masquerade of the"kwifoyn" and lineage mask groups. The buffalo is associated with strength, courage and power - attributes every king should have.