Description : **Originally Listed At $350**
Tribal, 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
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About the lot N° 106 Title : 20Th C. African Yoruba Painted Wood Headdress Size : 9.5 L x 5.5 W x 12.5 H (24.1 cm x 14 cm x 31.8 cm) Condition report : Head loosened from round wooden base, minor losses at beard and old worm holes else excellent Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Late Summer Clearance - Ancient / Ethnographic Sale date : 17 Aug 2017It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale