YORUBA, NIGERIA.
Lossou helmet mask.
Wood and pigments. The male face with an alert and vigorous expression, the cheeks and forehead scarified, the almond-shaped eyes pierced. Traces of internal carrying and remains of indigo pigment.
Height. 29 cm (cracks)
Bibliography:
"Gelede mask", Exhibition Mairie de Guiamp, March 2009, p. 5.
Provenance :
Mes Oriot Dupont sale, July 25, 2009, lot n° 66, invoice attached.
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