Royal mask
Bamun · Cameroon
Reference: MFANT-47
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- Height
- 43 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
It belongs to the secret troh society, presided over by a council of nine notables. Its members control the social life of the people. These masks…
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Full original description
It belongs to the secret troh society, presided over by a council of nine notables. Its members control the social life of the people. These masks have a rounded face with protruding eyes and wide nose. They carry out different functions in their secret society and essentially the maintenance of social order, try the perpetrators of crimes and fight witchcraft. This mask has a blackish tone with a reddish background. His big eyes and mouth are open, showing a big smile.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
- Recorded weight
- 2 g
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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