Description : Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a fun example of one of the Ogoni elu (spirit) masks,cane wood masks with white-painted faces, narrow eyes, prominent noses and ears, and exaggerated mouths. This example has a big, toothy grin, and elaborately done hair, possibly with a beard. Darker marks on the face indicate tattooing or scarification. Size: 6.2 W x 9.2 H (15.7 cm x 23.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
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Prix: 435.75 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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À propos du lot
n° 125 Titre : 20Th C. African Ogoni Cane Wood Elu (Spirit) Mask Condition report : Some minor age wear to paint. Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente
, 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Antiquities, Ethnographic & Folk Art Date de la vente : 03/08/2016🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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