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Cameroon Masks exemplifies the richness of the tradition and culture of the African country. The different masks of Cameroon symbolize the life of the different ethnic cultures of the Bamoun, the Tikar and the Bamileke. The intricately designed Cameroon masks form important parts of Cameroon society and culture.
Cameroon masks are part of the traditional ceremonies and festivities since ancient times. Myths and legends about the power of the masks of Cameroon made them essential parts of the religious ceremonies. Cameroon masks are part of the indigenous religious system of most of the ethnic groups of the Cameroonians.
Masks of Cameroon are associated with healing sickness, curing diseases, increasing fertility, driving away evil spirits and are generally considered as beneficial for the wearers of the masks. The tribal dramas or performances also make use of the masks of Cameroon to portray different mythological characters.
The variety of Cameroon masks is chiefly because of the different purposes that they serve. Each mask of Cameroon is a symbol of a particular attribute that yields the positive power over the wearer. Cameroon masks are generally fashioned from wood and designs adorn the facial features projected in the masks.
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