Africa. Cameroon, Bamiléké - Dance mask. The Bamilékés are a people of Central Africa, coming from Cameroon (West region) in the region of Grassland where also live the Bamoun. Their production of objects related to their various cults was very rich and some cults are still in progress today by using old masks kept in certain chiefdoms or with certain notables or so-called "replacement" pieces created to replace old pieces that were worn, too damaged or because their use was limited in time. Here, a magnificent example of a ceremonial mask with characteristic features of the Cameroonian Grassland art. Africa. Rare Bamileke beaded mask. Dimensions : Height approx. 50cm. (Africa, African art, Civilization and ethnic groups)

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