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Discover the artworks of Cameroon through our various categories and selections.
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Decorative mask topped with a horned beak
Decorative mask topped with a horned beak, worn by a single instructor called Nzwi or Njuju “Ntchoué.” The open eyes symbolize a living being.
Elephant head mask
Elephant head mask composed of its trunk and large ears, worn by initiates of the “Aka” dance during their performances.
Phallus surrounded by hair at the base
Mask symbolizing a phallus surrounded by hair at the base; these are virile masks from the Sudan-Sahel region, commonly found in the Noun region (Western Cameroon).
Mask derived from Egyptian hieroglyphs
Mask derived from Egyptian hieroglyphs symbolizing the male genitalia. Here, we have a head represented as a testicle, and the shaft of the mask forming the phallus
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