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Description : Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Hand Painted Mask. The Gelede style has large bulging eyes, scarification on the cheeks and forehead and an abstract coif hairstyle. The Yoruba Gelede people, use this mask as part of a ceremonial dance for the ‘mothers’, good witches who propitiate and control the power of the ‘bad’ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. Keywords: Ethnic,Tribal, Art, Decor, Ref: DD4046
Price: 54.45 USD It's free to register now to view!
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About the lot N° 1089
Title : Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Hand Painted Mask
Medium : Wood
Size : 9.5 x 10 x 7.5in
Condition report : This piece is in good condition, with minimal signs of wear commensurate with age. Visible distress crack along top. Please see photos for details.
Bradford's, auctioneer, Sun City, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : ETHNOGRAPHIC & INDIGENOUS ARTS AUCTION! ASIAN, AFRICAN, INDIAN & TRIBAL, ARTS, ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES & MORE!
Sale date : 06 Jun 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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