Dance crest
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81st Tribal Art AuctionDance crest
Nigeria, Izzi
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H: 14.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, black and white pigment, metal tags, in form of a human head with raised scarifications, modelling of the eyes reminding of the Izzi's elephant masks, large rectangular cavity on the back, min. dam., cracks, traces of insect caused damage and abrasion
Cole, Herbert M. & Chike C. Aniakor, Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 179, ill. 297