Description : African Tribal Art: Igbo Afikpo People, Nigeria: Yam Festival Mask, 19th Century. Carved wood with dark stain and traces of kaolin pigment. The form of the mask is inspired by the knives used to cut yams.
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About the lot N° 11 Title : Yam Knife Mask Size : 17H x 6.75D x 5.5W Provenance : Private collection. Notes : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.
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https://youtu.be/fZzosfioGO4 500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, MAIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Pop, Modern & Impressionist Art Sale date : 12 May 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale