Bamun cap mask (Magba). A flat mask which has a face with three small reptillian or rodent creatures on its head. The face has protruding ears, two large eyes and brows and a narrow large nose with flared nostrils. Its mouth has large lips with large teeth showing, there is a gap between these teeth. This is made of brown-red clay. There are small holes around the base of the mask and string is attached through these holes.
Bamun Cap Mask
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