Early 20th C. African Ogoni Wooden Puppet Type Mask
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni, early to mid 20th century CE. A finely carved, painted wooden puppet head mask displaying several hallmark traits of Ogoni masks such as a petite upturned nose, a face that is painted stark white allowing for a wonderful contrast with the jet black lips, eyebrows, outlined eyes, and centrally parted, braided coiffure. Above the visage is a wonderful edifice - perhaps a birdhouse for a feathered friend. A fabulous Ogoni mask, at once classic and somewhat unique in its design. Size: 9.25" L x 4.125" W (23.5 cm x 10.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970
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#130715
Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni, early to mid 20th century CE. A finely carved, painted wooden puppet head mask displaying several hallmark traits of Ogoni masks such as a petite upturned nose, a face that is painted stark white allowing for a wonderful contrast with the jet black lips, eyebrows, outlined eyes, and centrally parted, braided coiffure. Above the visage is a wonderful edifice - perhaps a birdhouse for a feathered friend. A fabulous Ogoni mask, at once classic and somewhat unique in its design. Size: 9.25" L x 4.125" W (23.5 cm x 10.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#130715
Condition
Slight surface wear with minor pigment loss. Old loss to bottom edge.
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Early 20th C. African Ogoni Wooden Puppet Type Mask
Estimate $250 - $375
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