Beautiful handcrafted bronze mask from Africa, Bamoun, Cameroon. Ethnic art. Traditional lost-wax casting technique. Decorative purpose, suitable for wall display or to be placed on a pedestal, vintage production from the 60s to 80s. Depicting a smiling bearded man with bulging eyes, crowned king with a face and 2 lizards among other stylized motifs. Rounded shape. Hollow mouth and nostrils. Nice detail work, well-finished beautiful model. In bronze, brown, and gold tones, with a bit of blue and white oxidation. 26cm in height, 17cm in width, 6cm maximum depth. In good condition, patina of time and fairly present natural oxidation, attractive antique appearance. Weighs approximately 1.2kg.
Beautiful handcrafted bronze mask from Africa, Bamoun, Cameroon. Ethnic art. Traditional lost-wax casting technique. Decorative purpose, suitable for wall display or to be placed on a pedestal, vintage production from the 60s to 80s. Depicting a smiling bearded man with bulging eyes, crowned king with a face and 2 lizards among other stylized motifs. Rounded shape. Hollow mouth and nostrils. Nice detail work, well-finished beautiful model. In bronze, brown, and gold tones, with a bit of blue and white oxidation. 26cm in height, 17cm in width, 6cm maximum depth. In good condition, patina of time and fairly present natural oxidation, attractive antique appearance. Weighs approximately 1.2kg.