Among the Bamileke, the water buffalo is a symbol of power and strength, a part of a triad of revered animals including the leopard and elephant.
An exquisitely beaded Buffalo Mask of this kind would be worn during important ceremonies, rituals, and annual festivals, channelling the spirit of prosperity, peace and fertility among the land and its people.
Among the Bamileke, the water buffalo is a symbol of power and strength, a part of a triad of revered animals including the leopard and elephant.
An exquisitely beaded Buffalo Mask of this kind would be worn during important ceremonies, rituals, and annual festivals, channelling the spirit of prosperity, peace and fertility among the land and its people.
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36 W x 81 H |
