Rare helmet mask
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86th Tribal Art AuctionRare helmet mask
Nigeria, Tiv
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Yves & Ewa Develon, Paris, France Yves Créhalet, Paris, France Rive Gauche, Paris, 18 November 2013, lot 66 |
H: 14.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, blackish brown patina, remains of red paint, broad face with rather flat features, triangular piercing next to the alae and circular piercings next to the corners of the mouth, parallel forehead incisions, surmounted by a jagged forehead crest, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (left ear), cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base