Bangwa Mask, Cameroon
- Wood carving
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17 x 13.5 in
(43.18 x 34.29 cm)
- Bangwa culture
This is a male initiation society mas. It has ridged hair, beard, animal teeth (3) inset in the typical open mouth, beads in eyes, heavily encrusted, and possibly had been covered with leather. Well executed with good balance and attention to detail. Definitely post-WWII.
- Inventory Number: 2023.1.19
- Collections: Wickstrom Collection of African Art