BAMILEKE BIRD MASKS ARCHIVES, Cameroon

The bird masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

BAMILEKE Bird Mask 5 21" long SOLD

Bird Mask 4 18" long SOLD

The bird masks above have been vetted as authentic.

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BAMILEKE STYLE BIRD MASKS, Cameroon

The bird masks below were probably made to be sold.

BAMILEKE STYLE Bird Mask 1 24.5" long SOLD

BAMILEKE STYLE Bird Mask 2 33" long SOLD

Bird Mask 3 13" long SOLD

These cap masks were worn on the top of the head were a part of ritual dance sequences. Their rank, however, was beneath that of the leopard and elephant, royal icons, and the buffalo.

Our Bamileke bird masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.