Helmet mask "epa" · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3032619

Name: Helmet mask "epa"
SKU: 3032619
Price: 3000 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

sold EUR 3,000

Size

H: 88 cm

H: 34.6 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, indigo blue pigment, helmet-shaped base, carved with a human face, supporting a sitting female figure with disc-shaped crested coiffure, holding a child on her lap, two further children aside of her, a further one on the back, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion;
used at “epa” celebrations, which last for several days. Young men proof their skills and strength by carrying such high tapering and heavy masks on top of their heads, while dancing and jumping.

The object Helmet mask “epa” with the object ID 3032619 was last part of the auction 70th tribal art auction at September 8, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 342 achieved a sales price of EUR 3,000.

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