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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 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. #113772
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