Description : Wood
Nigeria, Westafrica, mid- 20th century
Ibo people
Dance crests in the form of female heads
Heights: 27.5 and 31 cm
Good condition
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.
The two dance crests in the form of a female head show black colored hairstyles and black-red tatoos. These crests are danced at the ritual dances of the owu mask festivals of West African Ibo peoples. Both dance crests are in good condition with minimal signs of age and wear. It can be seen an old black, red and white paint. The amount measures once 27.5 cm and even 31 cm. (asi)
Literature:
F. Neyt, Les arts de la Benue - aux racines des traditions, 1985, p. 125 et seq.
Comp. lit.: 211, Marcelene K. Wittmer & William Arnett, Three Rivers of Nigeria, p. 27/fig. 57 et seq.
G.I. Jones, Ibo Art, p. 57 (field picture). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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About the lot N° 124 Title : Ibo Dance Crests For The ‘Owu’ Dance, Period : 1985 Size : Heights: 27.5 and 31 cm Condition report : Good condition Auctionata Paddle8 AG, auctioneer, Berlin, DEIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : 751: Non-European Art Sale date : 27 Jan 2017It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale