Beaded masks such as this one are an important aspect of Bamileke culture. Among the Bamileke, the water buffalo symbolises power and strength, a part of a triad of revered creatures including the leopard and elephant. An exquisitely beaded buffalo mask of this kind would be worn during important rituals and annual festivals.
Beaded masks such as this one are an important aspect of Bamileke culture. Among the Bamileke, the water buffalo symbolises power and strength, a part of a triad of revered creatures including the leopard and elephant. An exquisitely beaded buffalo mask of this kind would be worn during important rituals and annual festivals.
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30 W x 26 D x 72 H cm |
