Kam Memorial Mask
Bamun · Cameroon
Reference: BR-10
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- Height
- 28 cm
- Material
- Bronze
This type of mask called Kam was used in the small kingdoms and chiefdoms of the Cameroonian Grassland during funeral ceremonies held in honor of the…
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This type of mask called Kam was used in the small kingdoms and chiefdoms of the Cameroonian Grassland during funeral ceremonies held in honor of the notables. They are not intended to be ported but exposed to the eyes of the funeral processions. His female opponent, is the Ngoin mask, his wife. Very dark patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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