Helmet mask "gelede"
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Lot: 284
94th Tribal Art AuctionHelmet mask "gelede"
Nigeria, Yoruba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Private Collection | H: 22.4 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood (two-part), colour pigments, clay-like mass, missing parts, rep.
Representation of a female food hawker who carries a large cylindrical container on her head. On both sides and on the lid, the products offered for sale (fruits and bananas) are displayed.
Lawal, Babatunde, The Gèlèdé Spectacle, Seattle, London 1996, p. 210
