Mask ·  Nigeria, Bini · ID: 3035451

Description

wood, lusterless patina, kaolin, black paint, elongated helmet form, coiffure arranged in several rows ending in a kind of chignon, pierced around the rim, missing parts through insect caused damage, traces of abrasion;
these masks are danced by members of the “ekpo” society, who take care for the well-being of the village and settle disputes.

The object Mask with the object ID 3035451 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 78 achieved a sales price of EUR 400.

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