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This is the rating and price for Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio (Anang), Ca. Mid 20Th Century Ce. A Well Executed Face Mask, Finely Carved And Painted, Depicting A Generally Naturalistic Visage With Eye Slits For The Wearer And A Peaceful Expression, With A Standing Female Figure Atop Her Head Holding A Pair Of Serpent Staffs, One In Each Hand. Her Olive Green Dress Complements The Golden Yellow Pigment Of The Face. For Similar Examples, See Masks From West And Central Africa: A Celebration Of Color And Form (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013), 2013


Description : **Originally Listed At $200** Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio (Anang), ca. mid 20th century CE. A well executed face mask, finely carved and painted, depicting a generally naturalistic visage with eye slits for the wearer and a peaceful expression, with a standing female figure atop her head holding a pair of serpent staffs, one in each hand. Her olive green dress complements the golden yellow pigment of the face. For similar examples, see Masks from West and Central Africa: A Celebration of Color and Form (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013). Size: 10.125 W x 19 H (25.7 cm x 48.3 cm) Provenance: private Dr. Paul & Mary Rosen collection (no. 123), New York, USA 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. #124608
Price: 186.75 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-450 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 137D
Title : Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio (Anang), Ca. Mid 20Th Century Ce. A Well Executed Face Mask, Finely Carved And Painted, Depicting A Generally Naturalistic Visage With Eye Slits For The Wearer And A Peaceful Expression, With A Standing Female Figure Atop Her Head Holding A Pair Of Serpent Staffs, One In Each Hand. Her Olive Green Dress Complements The Golden Yellow Pigment Of The Face. For Similar Examples, See Masks From West And Central Africa: A Celebration Of Color And Form (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013), Period : 2013
Size : 10.125 W x 19 H (25.7 cm x 48.3 cm)
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Clearance Sale - Ancient / Ethnographic Art
Sale date : 01 Feb 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale
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