Description : African Tribal Art: Epa Helmet Mask with Animals, Yoruba People, Nigeria. Carved and polychromed wood, mid 20th Century. The mask comes with a custom-made steel display stand.
Epa masks feature a large abstracted helmet-head with a superstructure of multiple animals. On this mask, the helmet has dual (Janus) faces decorated with geometrically arranged blue and white dots. Above, a chicken rests on the back of a leopard attacking an antelope. A smaller bird balances on the leopard's tail, which morphs into a snake.
An Epa masked dancer is the first to appear in Epa Masquerade Festivals. It is also referred to as Oloko, Lord of the Farm.
A comparable mask from the William Wright Collection may be seen in African Art Masterpieces by George Nelson Preston, Page 36, Plate 9.
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About the lot N° 17 Title : Epa Helmet Mask W/Animals Size : 54H x 17D x 14W Provenance : Private collection. Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price. Condition report : Good condition with evidence of handling and age. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
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https://youtu.be/e7RVJfdJ_M8 500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection Timed Sale Sale date : 13 Nov 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale