Zemanek-Münster

Buffalo helmet mask

Nigeria, Yoruba
sold EUR 350
Provenance
British Collection
Size
H: 38 cm
H: 15.0 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, voluminous and well-rounded forms, symmetrical arranged strong horns, eyes with drilled pupils, presumably once with inlay, remains of sacrificial traces on the inside of the horns, old collection number “3474” handwritten at the rim to the right, slightly dam., minor missing parts, fine cracks, abrasion of paint, rep. (left ear)


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