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Description : West Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-carved example of an Ogoni elu (spirit) mask, which are cane wood masks with white-painted faces, narrow eyes, prominent noses and ears, and black-painted embellishments indicative of tattooing or ritual scarification. This particular example has hair in two elaborate braids, which signifies a bride or beautiful maiden of marriageable age, hair coiffed in an attractive manner. Size: 5.5 W x 7.5 H (14 cm x 19 cm). Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 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. #130751
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