Description
A Nigerian/Malian Gelede mask, ibori and two figures, 20th century Sturdy wooden jelly mask with remnants of polychrome painting. Perforations along the rim. Some shrinkage cracks, termite damage on the rs. Termite damage, missing parts. Also from the Yoruba, a female ere-ibeji figure with glass bead decoration, traces of age and use, worm damage on the back. Worm damage on the back. Length 32 cm, height 27 cm. An expressive, standing male Dogon figure with geometrically engraved, long hair. The paint rubbed, restored in places. Height 72 cm. With an Ibori ("inner head") made of cowrie shells held together by leather straps. Height 12 cm. Condition: II - III
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A Nigerian/Malian Gelede mask, ibori and two figures, 20th century Sturdy wooden jelly mask with remnants of polychrome painting. Perforations along the rim. Some shrinkage cracks, termite damage on the rs. Termite damage, missing parts. Also from the Yoruba, a female ere-ibeji figure with glass bead decoration, traces of age and use, worm damage on the back. Worm damage on the back. Length 32 cm, height 27 cm. An expressive, standing male Dogon figure with geometrically engraved, long hair. The paint rubbed, restored in places. Height 72 cm. With an Ibori ("inner head") made of cowrie shells held together by leather straps. Height 12 cm. Condition: II - III
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