Ancient Nkoh Mask of the Kungan Society Bamileke Tribe
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A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, with heavy erosion and decay, well weathered and worn edges, a fragmented and ancient example.This is a very rare mask, and considered one of the most dangerous and ferocious of all Bamileke masks. Only danced on occasion of big festivities. During the performance the mask was fixed by ropes and sprinkled with water in order to calm its aggressiveness. "Kungan" is a kind of religious society, led by nine priests, responsible for healing and truth telling. The mask measures 13.5 x 9 inches. ( 17 inches tall on professional custom display stand) Ex Gallery DeRoche , San Francisco, California
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Heavily eroded, yet what remains is solid
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Ancient Nkoh Mask of the Kungan Society Bamileke Tribe
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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