Bamileke Mask Cameroon Grasslands. Cast Bronze, Leather, Fiber.

Extraordinary Cast Bronze Mask Bamileke peoples Cameroon Grasslands Cast Bronze FaceLeather detailing Woven Fiber mount 15” x 15” x 10”An extraordinary cast bronze mask from the Bamileke peoples of Cameroon. The various ethnic groups throughout the Cameroon region, including the Bamileke, Bamum, & Tikar, are renowned for their skilled & highly imaginative metalwork, & are known for producing some of the finest bronzework of the African continent. A restful countenance displays finely cast features, high slit eyes, stylized nose, full lips. Headdress is constructed with Leather and Woven Fiber, Leather detailing for a beard. The mask is mounted to well made woven fiber basketwork.An impressive piece with wonderful scale and strong presence. This exquisite Bamileke mask from the Cameroon Grasslands is a true work of art. Handmade with traditional techniques, it features intricate cast bronze details, as well as accents of leather and fiber. Representing the rich heritage of A