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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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My dog loves these. They smell like pork chops. The size is perfect for my dog. The price was amazing. The color looks just like the online one. Best for Digestion
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good value, sweet soft sparkle
Color: Silver
This is cute. Bought it for a special event for myself but my little girls are obsessed! Love that it comes with two refills. Good value. Love the cute little delivery system.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Sparkling
Color: Silver
Nice glitter. Washes off cleanly and easily but stays put during the night.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
It will shine/glitter up your world.
Color: Silver
My daughter loves this. She has me buy her one every Christmas and uses it to shimmer up everything! Mists out fine particles of glitter as a big poof. It does tend to get everywhere. More even when applying, unlike the brush on applicating ones.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Absolutely good body glitter.
Color: Green
Applies ever so prettily and looks gorgeous against the skin. Easy to use and sparkles for ever. Will stick better if skin is a bit slict, wet, or moist. But still stays on dry skin.
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