Mask

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Mask

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Date
20th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Bamum
Department
Arts of Global Africa
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
5602

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This helmet mask is part of a lineage mask group, or a family of masks that perform together. It represents the male human face and symbolizes a royal or clan ancestor. Masks such as these usually perform at funeral or memorial celebrations. This mask is worn on the top of the head, while a mesh veil conceals the performer's face. Bamum, Cameroon, Africa

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Credit line
The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund

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