Buffalo head mask, Mama tribe, Nigeria

Real Mama dance crest mask, representing a stylized buffalo head, in grained wood and feathers, presented on a base. The horns form a circle, the muzzle is carved in projection, and the wood is covered with red ocher mineral dye.
 
 The horns symbolizing fertility, this mask is worn during festivals in connection with agricultural fertility and sometimes human fertility. The dance is meant to bring prosperity to the tribe.
 The ceremonies during which this type of mask is used are called Mangam.
 
 Piece of vintage decoration, unique and unusual in the spirit of cabinets of curiosities, collection of African art.
 
 In its own juice with traces of age and wear.
 Color wood and red.
 
 DIMENSIONS  :  H43xW19xD23cm
 DATE:  Mid 20th century
 ORIGIN:  Nigeria, Mama
 WEIGHT :  1,430kg