Two helmet masks
Nigeria, Tiv
not available anymore
Provenance
Manfred Schäfer, Ulm, GermanyDescription
wood, a) h: 38 cm, encrusted blackish brown patina, remains of red paint, white and pink pigment, visor-like pierced eye-zone, projecting mouth, crested coiffure, slightly dam., missing parts (nose, mouth, crest), cracks, small traces of insect caused damage, rep. (tip of the comb), two damaged places stud with metal sheet; b) h: 37 cm, black patina, red paint, kaolin, crested coiffure with toothed rim in openwork design, eyes, ears and mouth pierced, drilled holes in a dense row at the lower rim, slightly dam., missing parts (tip of the crest, nose, mouth), cracks, rep. (crest), both masks on metal base;
masks of the Tiv are rare !