Lot n° 82
Estimation :
1200 - 1500
EUR
Result without fees
Result
: 700EUR
Ogoni elected mask, Nigeria.
Wood with brown... - Lot 82 - Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés
Ogoni elected mask, Nigeria.
Wood with brown patina, black bituminous pigments.
Height : 15 cm
Small mask with slit eyes on both sides of a pyramidal nose, the mouth half-open on fleshy lips. A thick bituminous whitewash still adorns the headdress and certain details of this face, which is marked by a beautiful presence.
Because of its small size, this type of object was inscribed on a structure made of fabric or plant fibers, under which the wearer was concealed. The public outings were diverse, ranging from entertainment to a stricter role, where the mask was used to enforce court decisions.
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