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20th C. African Wood Articulated Puppet Headdress Top

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Description

**First Time At Auction**

West Africa, Niger River Delta area, possibly Oron or Eket peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A carved wooden squatting female figure with long legs, wide hips, a large posterior, and a broad chest with sloping shoulders. The arms are long with stylized hands, and both are fully articulated with small iron pins attaching limb to shoulder. The face displays exaggerated almond-shaped eyes, a wide mouth with thin lips, a prominent nose, and an exaggerated forehead. Small iron pins are nailed into the head in multiple aesthetic locations, though their significance is unknown. Custom museum-quality stand included. Size: 8.25" H (21 cm); 9" H (22.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970

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Condition

Age-commensurate surface wear and losses to feet, hands, torso, posterior, and head. Nice light-brown patina and light earthen deposits throughout.

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20th C. African Wood Articulated Puppet Headdress Top

Name: 20th C. African Wood Articulated Puppet Headdress Top
SKU: 58446856
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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Starting Price $150

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