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Lot 147

Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon

Unsold

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A Bamileke elephant mask ( mbap mteng), black cloth over burlap, decorated with thousands of polychrome beads in geometric patterns. Cameroon, circa mid-20th c.

The mask measures 45" high by approximately 16" wide, and it is displayed atop a custom stand that measures 65" high and 9" x 9" at the base.

Condition

Good condition, noting a few very small holes to the cloth at the back of the head. The beadwork appears to be completely intact across the mask.