Tall Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Mask
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West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. early 20th century. A tall, abstract, hand-carved wooden mask. It features very deeply cut, rectangular eyes underneath a heavy brow and a long, pronounced, cross-shaped nose; rounded ears are above the eyes. Dabs of brilliant blue paint are at the sides of the eyes and on the bridge of the nose and there is white pigment on the forehead. Thick, woven string is wrapped through two round holes on either side of the face, allowing the mask to be secured. Size: 21.5" H (54.6 cm)
Provenance: the late Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired before 1970
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#126024
West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. early 20th century. A tall, abstract, hand-carved wooden mask. It features very deeply cut, rectangular eyes underneath a heavy brow and a long, pronounced, cross-shaped nose; rounded ears are above the eyes. Dabs of brilliant blue paint are at the sides of the eyes and on the bridge of the nose and there is white pigment on the forehead. Thick, woven string is wrapped through two round holes on either side of the face, allowing the mask to be secured. Size: 21.5" H (54.6 cm)
Provenance: the late Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 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.
#126024
Condition
Dark patina on the surface from age and handling.
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Tall Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Mask
Estimate $500 - $750
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