Zoomorphic mask (bird)
Nigeria, Mumuye, Adamawa Plateau, Muri Division of Adamawa Province
not available anymore
Provenance
Pierre Gavignot, Ile de France, FranceSize
L: 39 cm
H: 23 cm
L: 15.4 inch
H: 9.1 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, black and red paint, white pigment, heavy and massive work of carving, helmet-shaped, with open snout and bump-like projection on the head, large drilled holes running all around, slightly dam., traces of insect caused damage on both sides, base