Kam Mask. Kam masks
are one of several types that appear in memorial ceremonies held for important deceased
persons in the kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassland (Bafut, Bekom, Babanki, Ndop, Oku, and
others). These mask ensembles, in the possession of various lineages, can comprise more
than twenty masks, most of which represent different figures. A few of the mask types are
obligatory, such as kam, the leading male mask,
and ngoin, which represents his wife. Frequently
other female masks occur, and these are described either as subordinate wives or as
daughters of kam. The kam mask is worn flat on the head. The male dancer’s
head is concealed by a thin cloth; his costume consists of a loose garment of cotton
fabric which is often dyed bluish-white.
Material: wood
Size: 7½”x 5½”x 4”
Price: $115+$17 (S&H)
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