Cimier "egungung"
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Lot: 243
Vente en ligneCimier "egungung"
Nigéria, Yoruba
| Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hamak, Hammelburg, Germany |
H: 30 cm; B: ca. 52 cm |
400 EUR
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport |
wood, eight-part, nails, encrusted patina, rest.
During the "odun egungun" festival, which takes place every year or every two years in honour of the ancestors, a large number of "egungun" masks appear. They are varied in design and are always complemented by particularly lavish and elaborate cloth costumes.
