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This is the rating and price for Helmet Mask W/Umbrella Top, Yoruba, Nigeria


Description : African Tribal Art: Gelede Helmet Mask with Umbrella Top, Yoruba People, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigments, heavily patinated with libations, Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century. The mask rests on a custom-made steel display stand. A snake coils around the back of the helmet head, which is surmounted by a figural group. The central large figure represents a man of importance, seated, with a smaller female figure holding a baby seated to his left. The surrounding three figures stand in attendance, two of them holding what appears to be swaddled infants. All of the figures bear impressive coiffures which buttress each other and support an enormous flower-like umbrella structure above them. The figures show facial scarification and have carved indications of bracelets. Overall, the mask shows traces of multi-colored pigments which show through the heavy patination of libations.
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Estimate (low-high) : 40000 USD-60000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 36
Title : Helmet Mask W/Umbrella Top, Yoruba, Nigeria
Size : 38 x 16 x 16
Provenance : Private collection.
Notes : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.
Condition report : Aged condition with evidence of handling and use, including minor losses on the lower rim. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/4g7LwFw5iKQ
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Sale title : Timed Summer Sale
Sale date : 18 Aug 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale
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