Bamileke’s work is defined by its bamileke sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Portrait Figure of Metang, the 10th King of Batufam
Carved by Mbeudjang (Eastern Bangwa, active early 20th century) Bamileke Kingdom of Batufam, Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Headdress
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Vessel
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Feather Headdress
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Dance Hat
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Prestige Hat
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Man’s Hat (Ntamp)
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Container for Ritual Healing (Itinate or Kwandalowa)
Cham, Mwona, or Longuda Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Container for Ritual Healing (Itinate or Kwandalowa)
Cham, Mwona, or Longuda Nigeria Coastal West Africa
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African Sculpture [Bamileke figure, Njuindem. “Bangwa Queen,” Bangwa Kingdon, Cameroon]
Walker Evans American, 1903-1975

Container for Ritual Healing (Itinate or Kwandalowa)
Cham, Mwona, or Longuda Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Elephant Headdress (Mbap Mteng)
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Ndop Dance or Masquerade Tunic
Bamum or Bamileke Grassfields region, Cameroon

Ndop Display Cloth
Made for the Bamum or Bamileke Grassfields region, Cameroon Probably made in Wukari region, Nigeria

Prestige Cap
Bamileke Cameroon Coastal West Africa

Prestige Cap (Ashetu)
Bamileke or Bamum Cameroon

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)