20th C. Nigeria Ogoni Wood Dance Mask with Face Crown
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This Ogoni mask is very different from the others in our collection. Made of hand carved wood (probably cane wood), it may once have had painted details. It depicts a stern face with prominent nose, wearing jewelry and a crown-like headdress. The headdress is topped by a long square pole topped by a small human head; it would have been worn atop the head, with the rest of the body covered by costume to conceal the identity of the wearer. The Ogoni people, living in the fertile land east of the Niger River Delta, have a long history of masquerading, despite the efforts of Christian missionaries to stop this activity. Masks are used in a wide variety of situations -- entertainment, participation in rituals, and attending social events like funerals. Size: 5" W x 14" H (12.7 cm x 35.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex- Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos, Chicago, IL acquired before 1970.
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#113204
Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This Ogoni mask is very different from the others in our collection. Made of hand carved wood (probably cane wood), it may once have had painted details. It depicts a stern face with prominent nose, wearing jewelry and a crown-like headdress. The headdress is topped by a long square pole topped by a small human head; it would have been worn atop the head, with the rest of the body covered by costume to conceal the identity of the wearer. The Ogoni people, living in the fertile land east of the Niger River Delta, have a long history of masquerading, despite the efforts of Christian missionaries to stop this activity. Masks are used in a wide variety of situations -- entertainment, participation in rituals, and attending social events like funerals. Size: 5" W x 14" H (12.7 cm x 35.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex- Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos, Chicago, IL acquired before 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.
#113204
Condition
Heavy encrustation/patina; excellent shape.
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20th C. Nigeria Ogoni Wood Dance Mask with Face Crown
Estimate $150 - $225
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