Description : OGONI MASK, NIGERIA
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heights 8 3/4in (22cm)
Provenance
Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott Collection, New York
Pace African and Oceanic Art, New York
Texas Private Collection
Published
Werner, Gillon and William Fagg, Collecting African Art, Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., New York, 1979, p. 73, no. 72
This fine mask's most prominent features are the astutely carved bird's beak and the crown above with five pillars; the articulated jaw is hinged with fiber cordage with flaring nostrils and rounded flange ears and raised rectangular elements to temples and forehead; dark brown patina kaolin highlights and encrustations throughout.
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About the lot N° 54 Title : OGONI MASK, NIGERIA Condition report : Losses to kaolin on top crown; abrasions to back surface; five small holes to front surface on right cheek, right temple, lower right jaw, left temple and left cheek; minor nicks and abrasions to surface. Custom stand. Bonhams, auctioneer, Los Angeles, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African and Oceanic Art Sale date : 19 Nov 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale