by Karl Norton | Jan 17, 2024
Bamileke Nkoh Mask This is a very rare mask and considered one of the most dangerous and ferocious of all Bamileke masks. Tribe: Bamileke Origin: Cameroon Approx Age: Early 20th Century Materials: wood Dimensions cm: 31 x 22 Ref. Number: 1799 SOLD Description:A great...
by Karl Norton | Jan 16, 2024
Bamileke Oku Dance Mask Oku people of the Bamileke are a subdivision in the North West region of Cameroon. Tribe: Oku/Bamileke Origin: North West Cameroon Approx Age: 1950-60 Materials: wood Dimensions cm: 40 x 30 Ref. Number: 1657 £1195.00 Description:An excellent...
by Karl Norton | Jun 23, 2023
Mende/Vai Bundu Helmet Mask The Sowei mask is one of the most important and recognizable symbols in the ceremonies of the Mende people. There are two separate societies within the Mende: the Poro (the men’s society) and the Sande (the women’s society). Tribe:...
by Karl Norton | Jun 19, 2023
Guere Mask The Wé people are long known by other names (Guere, Wobe, Kran), the Wé live on the border of Liberia and Ivory Coast. Tribe: Wé/Guere/Wobe Origin: Ivery Coast/Liberia Approx Age: 1950s Materials: wood, hair, fur, metal and material. Dimensions cm: 25 x 16...
by Karl Norton | Jun 7, 2023
Guere Kwi Mask The Guere, neighbours of the Dan people, make masks for similar purposes but usually of a form that is more ugly or scary than Dan masks. They are used for rituals, education and social control and to appear frightening to enemies. Tribe: Guere/Wé/Wobe...
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