The Bamileke elephant mask, known as mbap mteng, is one of the most powerful and prestigious emblems of ceremonial Cameroonian art. Traditionally worn by members of the secret Kuosi society during the funerals of chiefs or during ritual dance ceremonies called tso, this mask embodies strength, royalty, and ancestral memory.
Technical details
composition: embroidered fabric, beads, reinforced textile structure
colors: black, white, red
dimensions: height 47” × width 15” × depth 7”
weight: approx. 2.6 lb
presentation: suitable for stand display or wall mounting (hardware not included)
>>>use: collector’s piece, interior decoration, or artistic installation
