Lot n° 480
Estimation :
150 - 250
EUR
YORÙBA, Nigeria - Lot 480
YORÙBA, Nigeria
Mask showing a juvenile face, cheeks and forehead adorned with traditional scarification marks. Carved in wood, with traces of natural pigmentation. It is used in Gèlèdè ceremonies, typical of the Yorùbá culture in Nigeria. These masks honor and appease feminine powers, notably mothers, ancestors and community spirits.
Height 31 cm.
Width: 22 cm.
Depth: 18 cm.
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