Consulter la cote et le prix de 20Th C. Yoruba Gelede Painted Wood Headdress
Description : **Previously Listed At $300
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
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.
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Prix: 0.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 500 USD-750 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 106 Titre : 20Th C. Yoruba Gelede Painted Wood Headdress Condition report : Head loosened from round wooden base, minor losses at beard and old worm holes else excellent Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente
, Louisville, CO🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : April Online Timed Clearance Auction Date de la vente : 24/04/2017🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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