Despite its appearance this headdress shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.
Despite its appearance this headdress shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.
BAMILEKE STYLE
RAM MASK 1
12" high x 11.5" wide x 15" deep
$600
SOLD
Cameroon
Ram headdresses like this, combined with basketry, could have been made for wearing or display. The ram, a symbol of power, ranked below the leopard, elephant and buffalo in ritual dance sequences.
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