Shoulder Mask - Wood - Mumuye - Nigeria
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Enormous wooden shoulder mask from the Mumuye tribe of Nigeria. The MUMUYE have shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which displays an elongated neck set under a diminutive head with large ears. Traditionally, they were used during pre?war ceremonies, but nowadays they are worn during rain?making and healing practices.
Peoples such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria.
The wooden mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use. Large piece, total lenght: 95 cm!
OBJECT
Shoulder Mask
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE
Mumuye
REGION/ COUNTRY
Nigeria
MATERIAL
Wood
CONDITION
Good
DIMENSIONS
95?25?25 cm
WEIGHT
8000 gram
Reserve: $250.00
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Peoples such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria.
The wooden mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use. Large piece, total lenght: 95 cm!
OBJECT
Shoulder Mask
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE
Mumuye
REGION/ COUNTRY
Nigeria
MATERIAL
Wood
CONDITION
Good
DIMENSIONS
95?25?25 cm
WEIGHT
8000 gram
Reserve: $250.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Shoulder Mask - Wood - Mumuye - Nigeria
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