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97 - Bamileke culture, Cameroon Kom helmet mask Late 19th/early 2…
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Estimate €500 - €1,000
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Bamileke culture, Cameroon Kom helmet mask Late 19th/early 20th century Made of hardwood with a rich, thick, crusty patina from use, depicting a female face with wide-open eyes, a staircase-shaped headdress, with semi-circular ears projecting forwards and a slightly parted mouth. H. 30 cm Provenance: Former French private collection. This type of mask, worn during royal ritual dances, represented the face of a queen.
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About the sale Archaeology • Ancient & Modern Art • African & Asian Art • Decorative Arts
Auction location
Auction time 06/27/2026 at 10:30 AM
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