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an image of a wooden mask hanging on a walla wooden sculpture of a head on a standthree pieces of art that are on a white surfacea statue of a man sitting on a chair next to a statue of a womanmany different types of african art displayed on a tablea wooden statue of a man with a hat on it ' s headmany pieces of art that are on the tablea group of different items that are on a table
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19 - NIGERIA. MASKS, OFFERING ALTAR
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Estimate €150 - €300
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Description
NIGERIA. MASKS, OFFERING ALTAR - Large anthropomorphic IBO IGBO mask with a monoxyl wooden superstructure, painted in polychrome and kaolin. Height: 65 cm. - IJO sanctuary altar in polychrome wood and kaolin, featuring a human figure surmounted by a medicine load and feathers, two carved wooden skulls, and two attached horns with medicine loads representing the arms, Dimensions: 46 x 36 x 11 cm. Also included: - a BOKI anthropomorphic crest mask made of wood covered in leather, on a wicker base, Height: 26 cm, - two anthropomorphic EKET masks in carved wood, Heights: 36 and 42 cm. - an anthropomorphic OGONI mask in polychrome wood and kaolin, with a crusty patina, a fabric headdress and cowrie shells. Height: 40 cm. Condition: signs of wear, missing parts, faded polychrome. Items sold without plinths.
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About the sale GOLD, Cabinet of Curiosities, Art from Africa, Oceania, Asia and the Americas
Auction location
Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : V8618 - 13
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