Zemanek-Münster

Mask

Nigeria, Eket
sold EUR 1,200
Provenance
Old British Private Collection
Size
H: 53 cm
H: 20.9 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of grey and red paint, of narrow, elongated form with a bulbous vaulted forehead and a protruding mouth area, sickle-shaped pierced eyes with two further openings below, crowned by a head sculpture on top of a long neck, flattened at the back, with painted eyes, dam., paint rubbed off, missing parts because of insect caused damage (half-spherical crests, above all on the back), paint rubbed off


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