Lot: 216

Masque anthropomorphe

Cameroun Grassland, Bamiléké / Bangwa

Provenance Taille Adjugé
Bernard Dulon, Paris, France
Johann Levy, Paris, France
Joaquin Pecci, Brussels, Belgium
H: 38 cm Vendu

wood, pigment residues, base

The mask is characterised by a large mouth opening with pointed teeth and large, almost wing-like protruding ears.

Its surface structure is heavily marked by insect caused damage and resulting missing parts, which further emphasises its terrifying, almost demon-like overall effect.