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Descripción : Large Zoomorphic helmet mask, headdress of buffalo or bush cow from the Mama tribe in Nigeria. Mask is carved wood with reddish coating. Mask features elongated horns that form an oval shape, descending into pierced snout and open mouth. The horns and snout surmount a concave dome, hollowed out to accommodate the head of the wearer. Mask measures approx 30.5 inches in length by 9.5 inches in width by 4.5 inches in depth. Mask has surface wear consistent with age. Appears to be superficial crack along horns, as noted in photo. African Art, Tribal Art, African sculpture, ethnographic Art, African folk art, African sculpture figural figurine, decorative art, collectible African arts, African Dancing ceremonial mask. Property of a New York Private Collection. 7 ‘South of the Jos plateau, the northernmost part of the Middle Benue Valley Region, headdresses such as this example are collectively identified as mangam. Worn during events directed at securing agricultural success, promoting healing, and marking rites of passage, they were part of a
Precio: 199.50 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 100 USD-1000 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.

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