Mask – Wood – Chamba – Nigeria

Great Chamba bushcow mask from Nigeria.
The Chamba people live in eastern Nigeria, to the south of the Benue river, on either side of the Cameroon border. Their large, heavy helmet masks are used in religious ceremonies, initiations, funerals as well as on the occasion of the enthronement of new chiefs. The present ‘classic’, old buffalo mask is made of heavy, brown wood. With remains of red colouring.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm (Germany). Custom made stand is included in this lot!