Gola Liberia Palm Mask Wood H. 65 cm Provenance : - Former Berthe and Max Kofler-Erni collection, Riehen, Switzerland Interesting helmet-mask consisting of a spherical cap on which are several friezes of decorations in relief representing cowries, small horns and talismans. From the top of this helmet rises a disproportionately long neck punctuated by bulges of fat - symbols of ease - on which rests a head with a beautiful oval face surmounted by a delicately braided headdress. The whole is covered with a thick black patina. COLLECTION OF MONSIEUR X. Lots 79 to 183

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