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Description : Western Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large, hand-carved wooden mask with slit-form eyes, bar-shaped ears with grooved notches, a broad nose, puckered lips, flush cheeks, and a smooth chin. The head is capped with a large incised coiffure, and the entire mask is painted in an espresso-hued pigment. The Ogoni people, living in the fertile land east of the Niger River Delta, have a long history of masquerading, despite the efforts of Christian missionaries to stop this activity. Masks are used in a wide variety of situations - entertainment, participation in rituals, and attending social events like funerals. Size: 6 W x 10.25 H (15.2 cm x 26 cm). Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #130653
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 350 USD-450 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 65
Titre : Mid-20Th C. African Ogoni Wooden Face Mask
Dimensions : 6 W x 10.25 H
Condition report : Age-commensurate surface wear and abrasions, fading to pigmentation, small losses to mouth, nose, ears, and coiffure, and minor inactive insect damage. Light earthen deposits throughout, and nice pigmentation remains still visible.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, CO 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Northwest Coast, Tribal, & Pre-Columbian Art
Date de la vente : 24/05/2018 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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