Helmet mask "gelede" · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3035247
sold
EUR 600
Size
D: 24,5 cm
D: 9.6 inch
Description
light wood, remains of polychrome paint, carved with characteristic facial features and scarification marks, head crest with tapering ear flaps, slightly dam., insect caused damage around the lower rim, abrasion of paint, traces of old age and usage, paint strongly exfoliated in many areas, socle
The object Helmet mask “gelede” with the object ID 3035247 was last part of the auction 74th tribal art auction at September 7, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 261 achieved a sales price of EUR 600.
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