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African Bamum Tribal Helmet/ Mask
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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African Bamum Tribal Helmet/ Mask

19th century
Description

Fantastic African Bamum tribal helmet / mask in excellent original condition. This impressive hand carved tribal piece is a gorgeous rich colour with wonderful detail. Ideal for mounting upon a display stand

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this African Bamum Helmet Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069331
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3374
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Description
Fantastic African Bamum tribal helmet / mask in excellent original condition. This impressive hand carved tribal piece is a gorgeous rich colour with wonderful detail. Ideal for mounting upon a display stand
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this African Bamum Helmet Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069331
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3374
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head.
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Archive I A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head.

African Bamum Tribal Helmet/ Mask

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View II
Archive III A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View IX
Archive X A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View X
Archive XI A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XI
Archive XII A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XIII
Archive XIV A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XIV
Archive XV A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XV
Archive XVI A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XVI
Archive XVII A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head. View XVII
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head.
African Bamum Tribal Helmet/ Mask
Ref: SA1069331
A hand-carved dark wood African Bamum helmet mask featuring exaggerated facial features, almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, and a crest atop the head.
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Originating from the Bamum kingdom in the Grassfields region of Cameroon, helmet masks were traditionally worn during royal ceremonies, rituals, and commemorative festivals to represent status, lineage, and ancestral power.

These masks are typically hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, often finished with natural pigments or polished oil finishes to preserve and darken the timber surface.

Authentic examples feature distinctive carved expressions with almond-shaped eyes, exaggerated cheeks, an open mouth showing teeth, and traditional crest ornamentation, along with visible hand-tooling and natural patination inside the hollowed interior.

Helmet masks are commonly mounted on bespoke minimalist steel display stands set upon console tables, sideboards, or inside illuminated alcoves to serve as tactile sculptural accents.

Position the wood away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent shrinkage or cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax periodically to preserve the natural finish.
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