Mask board · Nigeria, Urhobo · ID: 3032575
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Size
H: 39,5 cm
B: 30,5 cm
H: 15.6 inch
B: 12.0 inch
Description
wood, matt encrusted patina, remains of pigments, partly open worked, superimposed mask face with two small horns, dam., missing parts, traces of abrasion, on base;
the Urhobo have close ties to riverine life, and produce elaborate spectacles of dance, music, and song in homage to the spirits of the waters.
The object Mask board with the object ID 3032575 was last part of the auction 68th tribal art auction at March 3, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 388.
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