Helmet mask "epa" with female figure, Nigeria, Yoruba, Ekiti, Size: H: 95,5 cm (H: 37.6 inch), ID: 3048712

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Lot 68

Helmet mask "epa" with female figure · Nigeria, Yoruba, Ekiti · ID: 3048712

sold EUR 2,500

Provenance

Ian Arundel, Los Angeles, USA
Christie’s, Paris, 7 December 2006, Lot 74
Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany

Size

H: 95,5 cm

H: 37.6 inch

Description

wood, black encrusted patina, colour pigments, glass beads, possibly rest. (left forearm), insect caused damage

This beautiful “epa” mask shows a female figure carved with wrap skirt, shawl and neck jewellery. Her noble head is adorned with a high crested hairstyle and tribal scarifications.

Publications

AHDRC: 0109972

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