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Yoruba Queen Helmet Mask

Descrizione : Yoruba People, Nigeria: Helmet mask of the Gelede, a men's association honoring the special powers of women. This Gelede mask features the elegantly elongated and stylized head of a Queen. Early 20th Century. Carved wood with brown stained skin and dark-stained coiffure and facial scarification. The finely carved hair retains evidence of blue pigment. Along the bottom rim, the edges of multiple holes are worn smooth from their former attachments. The mask comes with a custom-made steel stand. A comparable mask is shown in African Art In American Collections, Schiffer, page 231, plate 593. Dimensions: 13H x 9W x 18D, 24.5H on stand. (inches) Provenance: From the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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Il lotto Lotto n° 18
Titolo : Yoruba Queen Helmet Mask
Dimensione : 13H x 9W x 18D, 24.5H on stand. (inches)
Provenienza : Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
Note : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.
Condition report : Good condition. Minor abrasions and other signs of handling. The inside shows wood desiccation. Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
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