Ritual mask - géléde - Yoruba - Nigeria (No reserve price)

03
days
21
hours
31
minutes
42
seconds
Current bid
€ 7
No reserve price
11 other people are watching this object
ptBidder 7598 €7
itBidder 3820 €6
ptBidder 7598 €5

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 123779 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Masque rituel, a Yoruba géléde wooden ceremonial mask from Nigeria, dating to the late 20th century, 39 cm high by 21 cm wide, 700 g, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

These masks are used during ritual ceremonies in Nigeria and Benin to honor the spiritual power of elderly women, called 'our mothers' (awon iya wa). The bird placed on top of the mask often symbolizes mystical powers and the ability to communicate between the earthly world and the spiritual realm.
Dimension: 39/21 cm
Weight: 700 grams

These masks are used during ritual ceremonies in Nigeria and Benin to honor the spiritual power of elderly women, called 'our mothers' (awon iya wa). The bird placed on top of the mask often symbolizes mystical powers and the ability to communicate between the earthly world and the spiritual realm.
Dimension: 39/21 cm
Weight: 700 grams

Details

Indigenous object name
géléde
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ritual mask
Height
39 cm
Width
21 cm
Weight
700 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
FranceVerified
New
on Catawiki
Private

Similar objects

For you in

African & Tribal Art