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Description : Widikum, Cameroon, H: 17Of typical form, the bold powerful mask characteristically covered in darkened brown hide. Exceptionally fine condition for its age. Remains of original pigmentation around the mouth and at the hairline.Comments: According to the late Dr. Keith Nicklin, this mask was worn during funerary rituals dedicated to members of the warrior society known as Nchibbe. Stylistically, as opposed to the more naturalistic masks made by the Ekoi and related peoples, this mask portrays a more aggressive, fierce visage.
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About the lot N° 218
Title : Skin Covered Widikum Face Mask
Size : H: 17
Provenance : - Zollman Collection, IND - Gelbard collection, NY
Literature : Remnants of Ritual: Selections from the Gelbard collection of African Art (2003) Bourgeois & Rodolitz, Pg. 23, Fig. 53African art in Cultural context (1988) Celenko, T, fig. 13
The Cobbs, auctioneer, Peterborough, NH It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Sale date : 02 Nov 2013 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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