Zemanek-Münster

Mask "elu"

Nigeria, Ogoni
not available anymore
Provenance
Maria Wyss, Basel, Switzerland
Size
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch

Description

light brown patina, encrusted dark brown patina, characteristic “snub nose”, pair of horns on top of the head and to the sides, pierced around the rim, rep. (breakage right horn tip), traces of abrasion, base;
probably a variation of the “karikpo” mask type. The horns symbolize superhuman power and strength.


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