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Description : Yoruba People, Nigeria: Helmet mask of the Gelede, a men's association honoring the special powers of women. This Gelede mask features the elegantly elongated and stylized head of a Queen. Early 20th Century. Carved wood with brown stained skin and dark-stained coiffure and facial scarification. The finely carved hair retains evidence of blue pigment. Along the bottom rim, the edges of multiple holes are worn smooth from their former attachments. The mask comes with a custom-made steel stand. A comparable mask is shown in African Art In American Collections, Schiffer, page 231, plate 593. Dimensions: 13H x 9W x 18D, 24.5H on stand. (inches) Provenance: From the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser:
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 2000 USD-5000 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 18
Titre : Yoruba Queen Helmet Mask
Dimensions : 13H x 9W x 18D, 24.5H on stand
Condition report : Good condition. Minor abrasions and other signs of handling. The inside shows wood desiccation. Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
500 Gallery, Salle de vente , Franklin, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : African Collection
Date de la vente : 26/12/2020 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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