Masque casque "epa" avec figure féminine
Nigéria, Yoruba, Ekiti
Vendu
2 500 €
Provenance
Ian Arundel, Los Angeles, USAChristie’s, Paris, 7 December 2006, Lot 74
Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany
Taille
H: 95,5 cm
H: 37.6 inch
Description
wood, black encrusted patina, colour pigments, glass beads, possibly rest. (left forearm), insect caused damage
This beautiful “epa” mask shows a female figure carved with wrap skirt, shawl and neck jewellery. Her noble head is adorned with a high crested hairstyle and tribal scarifications.
Publications
AHDRC: 0109972