Lot 0059

Antique Gelede dance Mask, Benin - Nigeria, Yoruda

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Antique Gelede dance Mask, Benin - Nigeria, Yoruda

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Antique Gelede dance Mask, Benin - Nigeria, Yoruda Interesting and imposing dance mask (masquerades) from Benin, depicting a face surmounted by a life scene. Two articulated figures grind grain with modern machines. The scene is well-achieved. The mask is beautiful. With a few damages, but the overall remains solid. Custom-made stand. around 1960 Wood, fiber and pigments 54 (H) (71 with stand)x60 (W)x40(L) cm.

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