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This is the rating and price for Ibo Dance Crests For The 'Owu' Dance, Nigeria, Mid-20Th C., 1985



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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Estimate (low-high) : 1600 EUR-2000 EUR It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 81
Title : Ibo Dance Crests For The 'Owu' Dance, Nigeria, Mid-20Th C., Period : 1985
Auctionata Paddle8 AG, auctioneer, Berlin, DE It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : #213: Ancient, Islamic & Tribal Art
Sale date : 20 Apr 2015 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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