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| Gelede dance mask - Yoruba - Nigeria |
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| Yoruba |
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| Origin |
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| Nigeria |
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| Provenance |
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| Private collection - Rheinland, Germany |
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| Material |
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| Wood |
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| Size |
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| H:22 cm |
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| Description |
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A finely carved Gelede mask from the Yoruba in Nigeria. Typical Yoruba scarification marks on the cheeks. The eyes, hair and part of the hat are also in blue. A part of the lower edge has broken off on the left and back side. A very symmetrical mask with a strong presence.
The mask comes with a wood stand. |
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