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Senequier-Crozet (Anciennement Sadde Grenoble)

215 - Yoruba ‘gelede’ mask. Nigeria.
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Estimate €250 - €350
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Description
Yoruba ‘gelede’ mask. Nigeria. Light wood (probably kapok), traces of polychromy and bitumen. Insect-caused erosion on the forehead Original patina from wear and tear. H: 37 cm Helmet mask depicting a human face with features typical of the style. Bulging, open eyes; a prominent nose and mouth. Scarifications highlighted with black bituminous pigment appear in groups of three on the forehead and cheeks. The skull is adorned with a striped cap. Provenance - Formerly in the collection of Jean Marie GIBBAL, researcher at the CNRS Expert: Bruno FREY. Expert at the CEA.
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About the sale GRENOBLE – Arts Collections – October 2026
Auction location
Auction time 10/06/2026 at 6:00 PM
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