Two masks
Côte d'Ivoire, Ngere
Vendu
200 €
Provenance
Hans-Wilhelm Wittmeier, Rösrath, GermanyDescription
wood, polychrome paint, expressive form, tubular projections on both sides of the nose, open mouth with metal teeth (mostly missing), h: 36,5 cm; in addition: a “gelede” mask of the Yoruba, Nigeria, of typical form, characteristic facial features, fez-like headgear with faded writing on it, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, h: 19,5 cm