Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Early 20Th C. African Yoruba Wood Helmet Mask

Beschreibung : West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely-carved Gelede helmet mask, solid in composition, with a concave base for wearing atop one's head. The face is comprised of hemispherical eyes, a petite nose, thin lips, cupped ears, and ritual scarification marks across both cheeks. The tall browline has an angled vertical ridge tracing up the conical head, and is accentuated with dozens of hammered bronze pins, similar pins adorn the eyes and temples. The Gelede is a celebration of the power of women - spirits, ancestors, and older women of the community - that incorporates art and masked dance in a colorful, lively spectacle. Colored with a light-brown pigment and embellished with faintly-incised curvilinear designs, this is a fabulous example from the Yoruba! Size: 8.75 H (22.2 cm). Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA 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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #130685
Preis: 249.00 USD 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Schätzung (niedrig/hoch) : 400 USD-600 USD 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.

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