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20th C. Yoruba Gelede Painted Wood Headdress

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20th C. Yoruba Gelede Painted Wood Headdress

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**Originally Listed At $350**

Africa, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria, western Africa, ca. 1940 to 1950. Wonderfully vibrant and striking wooden headdress! Carved in 2 pieces with almost life-sized head of a male, hair pulled to one side looking somewhat phallic, he wears a short beard and is decorated with three areas of vertical scarifications - painted in red, black and off-white. This mounted into rounded slightly conical collar which would have been attached to a headdress. A stunning piece of original African tribal art! Size: 9.5" L x 5.5" W x 12.5" H (24.1 cm x 14 cm x 31.8 cm)

All tribal examples have been vetted and are guaranteed authentic tribally used pieces and not tourist items.

Provenance: Ex - Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos collection, Chicago, IL acquired before 1970

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Condition

Head loosened from round wooden base, minor losses at beard and old worm holes else excellent

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20th C. Yoruba Gelede Painted Wood Headdress

Name: 20th C. Yoruba Gelede Painted Wood Headdress
SKU: 57898217
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $350 - $600

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