BAMUN/KOM MASKS ARCHIVES, Cameroon

Despite their appearance, these Bamun/Kom style masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

The Bamun/Kom masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

For UNSOLD Bamun masks,  GO TO BAMUN/KOM STYLE MASKS PAGE





Bamun
Mask 18

14.5" high
SOLD



Bamun
Mask 5
21.5" high
SOLD


 

Bamun Style
Mask 6
SOLD

  

Bamun Style
Mask 8
SOLD

 

Bamun Style
Mask 12
SOLD

  

Bamun Style
Mask 14
29" high
SOLD

 
Bamun Style
Mask 1
19" high
SOLD
 
Bamun Style
Mask 11
29" high
SOLD

The masks below have been vetted as authentic.

 

Bamun
Mask 16

14.5" high
SOLD



Bamun
Mask 19

17" high
SOLD*


Bamun
Mask 20

15" high
SOLD*
 



Kom
Mask 3
18.5" high
SOLD*  




Photographs © Hamill Gallery

BAMUN/KOM, MASKS ARCHIVES, Cameroon

These helmet masks depict males of noble lineage and represent power and authority. Rank and other information is conveyed by the noble coiffures, double-lobed knitted caps and ornate crests using various motifs restricted to royalty.

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