Masque casque zoomorphe "vabon" ("va" ou "vaa-bong")
Nigéria, Mumuye
Prix
1 000 €
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport
Provenance
Old British Collection (coll. in the 1960s / 70s)Taille
H: 51 cm
H: 20.1 inch
Description
wood, pigments,
The “vabon” mask is worn horizontally on the head. The dancer is hidden from head to toe under a luxuriant drapery of hibiscus fibers, which in combination with the dance movements creates an impressive picture.