#3471 Superb African Bamileke Passport /Mask Cameroon 7" H indian chair 25" D by 5

25" D by 5

The piece measures 13

when clothing laws changed

preserving a rich cultural legacy

The Baga are renowned for their sculptural mastery—their monumental masks and serpent figures rank among Africa's most impressive artistic achievements

#3471 Superb African Bamileke Passport /Mask Cameroon 7" H indian chair 25" D by 5Bamileke Cameroon wooden painted passport mask measures approx : 7" H by 3. 5" w by 3" D small Passport masks serve to mark the passage of an initiate into the men secret society and his elevation into the higher ranks. The small masks may be presented at meetings of senior members of the men society to indicate their right to be present and participate in the deliberations. Diviners would recommend that small masks be given to children to wear to