20th C. Nigeria Yoruba Wooden Ritual Dance Mask
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West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask is possibly an Epa type or a Geleda type. The color suggests it is a colonial version. It shows a woman, naked, with a bowl cut of thick black painted hair. Her hands are clasped in front of her stomach. She has pierced ears that probably once held metal rings or some other decoration. The rounded base, which forms the mask, has a striped pattern and narrow rounded cutouts for the wearer to see through. Size: 8.75" W x 23" H (22.2 cm x 58.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
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#118564
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#118564
Condition
Cracking to wood, with metal repair on lower back that seems contemporary to the piece or added very shortly after it was made.
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20th C. Nigeria Yoruba Wooden Ritual Dance Mask
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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