Zemanek-Münster

Helmet mask "epa"

Nigéria, Yoruba
n'est plus disponible
Provenance
Auktionshaus Nusser, Munich, Germany
Taille
H: 95,5 cm
H: 37.6 inch

Description

wood, slightly encrusted patina, polychrome paint, janus-headed dance crest, surmounted by a standing quadruped (antelope?), min. dam., traces of insect caused damage and abrasion, cracks;
used at “epa” celebrations, which last for several days. Young men proof their skills and strenght by carrying such heavy masks on their heads, while they are dancing and jumping.


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