Monkey Face Mask
Bulu · Cameroon
Reference: MFZ-50
View 1 of 1 · Press the image to enlarge
- Height
- 39 cm
- Material
- Wood, raffia, seeds and pigments.
A mono mask composed of three parts, the head representing a monkey face on which the basket sits, of braided raffia, shaped as a helmet to…
Enquire about this objectFull original description
A mono mask composed of three parts, the head representing a monkey face on which the basket sits, of braided raffia, shaped as a helmet to facilitate its bearing by the dancer and a figure of ape that rises on this basket that is none other than the gorilla that embodies the spirit of the Ngil. In addition to participating in the cult of the ancestors one of the functions of this mask is to expel the sorcerers who try to approach the village. He's wearing a ritual maraca.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
Google Maps is loaded only when you press the button.
Attributions, dates and accounts come from the preserved catalogue. They do not constitute certification of authenticity or provenance. An object’s presence on this website does not mean it is available for sale.
