Bamiléké masks

Description

The Babanki Bamiléké elephant head mask Symbolizes power, strength, and royal authority. It is intricately crafted from wood and features a large trunk, protruding ears, and decorations made of fabric, beads, and feathers. These masks are used in ritual ceremonies associated with the royal family and important social events. They fulfill a spiritual function by transferring power, honoring ancestors, and accompanying rites of passage in the life of the community.

The Babanki Bamiléké buffalo head mask is a traditional mask depicting a buffalo, a symbol of strength and power. It is made of wood and often decorated with beads. The mask is worn during ceremonies to symbolize spiritual power, protection, and the wearer's social status, and plays an important role in the community's religious and cultural rituals.