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Bamun Kwifo Society Helmet Mask from Cameroon #323Bamun Kwifo Society Helmet Mask from Northern Cameroon #323 This mask was likely created for the Kwifo, a secret Male Society of the Bamun People. The face of the wearer would have been hidden within a costume of the Kwifo. The Kwifo Society enforces the Laws of the King, preserves Social Order, and maintains Ancestral Values. In effect, they are a Police Force answerable to the King that carries out orders and punishments at night. In fact, the word
- Bamun Kwifo Society Helmet Mask from Northern Cameroon #323
- This mask was likely created for the Kwifo, a secret Male Society of the Bamun People. The face of the wearer would have been hidden within a costume of the Kwifo. The Kwifo Society enforces the Laws of the King, preserves Social Order, and maintains Ancestral Values. In effect, they are a Police Force answerable to the King that carries out orders and punishments at night.
- In fact, the word Kwifo literally means "night". They usually perform in large groups of 8 to 30 people, accompanied by musical instruments, in particular drums, rattles, and the xylophone, all the while maintaining their anonymity by wearing masks like this example. When they make special appearances at Memorials to Kwifo Members, they are especially impressive and received with awe and reverence.
- Bamun Kingdom, ca. mid-20th century.
A wood Helmet Mask of sizeable form displaying an oversized head crowned by a towering, openwork headdress. The expressive visage presents generously lidded, almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows, a broad nose, and full lips parted to reveal 2 rows of sharp, jagged teeth. His cheeks are adorned with incised cruciform designs, likely representing ceremonial scarification. A petite pair of pointed ears sits just below the elaborate headdress, which is comprised of 3 horizontal rows of openwork, geometric patterns flanked by the zigzag top and bottom peripheries. A rich, espresso-hued pigment envelops the entirety of the piece, save for the fierce teeth, which are white. - Measurements: 19.2" H x 9.5" W (48.8 cm x 24.1 cm)
- Provenance: Private Collection in New York.
- Condition: Chips, nicks, scratches, and abrasions throughout indicating use and wear. Old inactive insect holes to surface. Some small areas of loss to the bottom periphery. Great remaining detail and patina.
- Includes a Custom Made Base
- These Objects may not necessarily be displayed on the Beads of Paradise NYC Sales Floor; please call ahead for a personal viewing with Joe or Jami at 212-620-0642 or email any questions to [email protected]. Otherwise, available ONLINE ONLY.
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Neck came frayed/cut
Size: Large, Color: White
Poor quality. The collar/neck area was cut up/frayed. Never had a chance to return this shirt in the allocated amount of time. Guess we have an expensive rag.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026
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Warm
Very nice and warm for the weather
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026
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Am impressed
Warm and cozy feel.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Men’s mock golf shirt
Color: Lake Green, White, Black, Size: XX-Large
Fit & quality very good.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice Fit
Color: Black, White, Light Gray, Size: 3X-Large
I picked this up looking for something simple but clean, and it delivered. The fit is comfortable, the material feels solid, and it looks good without needing much effort. It’s one of those pieces you can throw on and still look put together.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2026