Null Stylized mask with prominent nose. Visible teeth. Nigeria. Lg: 34 cm

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Stylized mask with prominent nose. Visible teeth. Nigeria. Lg: 34 cm

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Stylized mask with prominent nose. Visible teeth. Nigeria. Lg: 34 cm

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Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

A 16-BORE UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with 36 1/2in. London proofed two stage octagonal to round barrel, the top flat signed 'LONDON' (faint), platinum lined touch hole, fixed breech with stylised foliate and feather style engraving of the period, bevelled edge lock with stepped tail embellished with some foliate engraved decoration and a sunburst below the pan, pigeon breasted cock engraved to match, roller to frizzen spring, walnut half-stocked with chequered wrist, the iron mounts include butt-plate with foliate engraved tang, scroll trigger-guard, with engraved bow and leafed pineapple finial, horn nosecap complete with loading rod.

Ethnicity: Mumuye. Country: Nigeria. Extraordinary for its degree of stylization and antiquity (19th century), this ape mask dances in the ritual that precedes the harvesting of the peanut. His mission is to magically scare away the multitude of monkeys that threaten the harvest. 23x22x46cm

Starting price 20 EUR

Masque en bois recouvert de kaolin et pigments surmonté d'un animal Yoruba, Nigéria. Dim. : 34 x 31 x 19 cm. Usures

Starting price 60 EUR

NIGERIA - peuple IGBO Petit masque au visage finement décoré de scarifications, cagoule en tissu, décorée de morceaux de calebasse rattachés au masque par des cauris. Patine brune ayant perdue son rehaut de kaolin. H. 20 cm L. 13 cm Consultant : Jean-Pierre LACOSTE 06 61 43 63 46 - [email protected] Le retrait des lots se fera sur rendez-vous impératif, le JEUDI 26 SEPTEMBRE 2024 sur rendez-vous, à Paris IIIème (Métro : Rambuteau - Ligne 11). [L'adresse exacte vous sera communiquée après entier paiement du bordereau, lors de la prise du rendez-vous]

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