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Babanki Elephant Mask from Cameroon
Original price was: $ 22,850.00.$ 19,650.00Current price is: $ 19,650.00.
| Country of Origin | Cameroon- Africa |
| Material | African Wood & Metal |
| Weight (Kgs) | 1.70 |
| Size (H W D) Inch | 28” x 11” x 4” |
| Production Date | 20th Century |
| Condition | Being antique & hand carved, minor imperfections and wear & tear, including but not limited to scuffing, cracking and minimal chipping may be there. Possible previous repairs. See Pics or enquire. |
| Care Instructions | Being a wood Antique Artefact, clean with dry cloth and may be polished with wood polish. Read our Care Instructions page for further details on How to Take care of your Artefacts & other Arts collections. |
| Use: | Antique Art Collection, African Arts, Home & Office Decor, Gifting, Artistic Display. |
Description
| Masks are a window into the soul of a culture, and provide us with great conversation pieces for the home. African masks are considered amongst the finest creations in the art world and are highly sought by art collectors. Many of the pieces & some replica’s, can be seen in museums and art galleries across the world. The African people have great passion towards the art and culture. They depict their nature, lifestyle and behavior in their creations which provide interesting information about the African heritage. African Masks are believed to embody the spirit of an ancestor, and symbolize a message of wisdom, prosperity, security, and power. Masking ceremonies in Africa have great cultural and traditional significance. Latest developments and understanding of Aesthetic principles, religious and ceremonial values, have brought about a greater insight into the ideas and moral values that African artists express in their art. Stylish elements in a mask’s looks are codified by the tradition and may either identify a specific community or convey specific meanings. For thousands of years, rituals and ceremonies was and to a lesser extent is still an integral part of African life. Putting on a mask is a transformative experience. It allows us to be someone we’re not for a moment, changing both how we see ourselves and how we behave outwardly. Many of us know this feeling from Halloween in America, but it’s a universal feeling shared across cultures throughout human history. |
The Babanki people, who live in the western grassland of the Cameroon, share the tradition of elephant masks with their neighbors, the Bamileke. Bamileke elephant masks, however, are usually made of fabric and adorned with glass beads. The mask is the typical Babanki style, hand crafted of wood, brass, and copper. They are worn on top of the head during dance ceremonies and funeral processions. The elephant is considered a royal animal among the Babanki, so these masks are reserved for higher ranking tribal leaders. This Babanki Elephant mask has its front end of its tusk covered with Brass thing sheet.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.70 kg |
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| Dimensions | 70 × 27 × 10 cm |
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