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357 - MUMUYE, Nigeria
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Estimate €1,500 - €3,000
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Description
MUMUYE, Nigeria Sukwava shoulder mask carved with an expressive head and a well-balanced sagittal crest. Hardwood, red ochre pigments, ancient brown patina, very old signs of wear and age. Height: 114 cm Length: 30 cm Width: 29 cm Note: Sukwava masks were once displayed during ceremonies preceding battles; they were also used in apotropaic rites, healing rituals and rain-making ceremonies. This work is distinguished by the power of its sculptural composition: the long, massive neck, marked by a raised glottis, supports an expressive head with large ears, dominated by a sagittal crest. The cascading incised braids, the zigzag decoration and the red ochre pigments reinforce the monumental character and remarkable presence of the piece as a whole.
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About the sale PRESTIGE - CLASSICAL CENTURIES - VAYRES CASTLE
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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