Vintage bronze African mask Bamoun, Cameroon

Beautiful handcrafted African mask in bronze, Bamoun, Cameroon. Ethnic art. Traditional lost-wax casting technique. Decorative use, suitable for wall display or to be placed on a stand, vintage production from the 60s-80s. Represents a smiling bearded man with bulging eyes, crowned king with a face and two lizards among other stylised motifs. Bulging shape, hollow mouth and nostrils. Beautiful detail work, well-finished model. Bronze, brown, and gold tones, with some bluish and white oxidation. In good condition, with a patina of time and quite noticeable natural oxidation, giving it a lovely antique appearance.