Dance mask - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Yoruba Gelede wooden mask from Nigeria, measuring 46 cm high by 25 cm wide, dating to circa 1910–1920, provenance Belgian private collection, sold with certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful large wooden Yoruba Gelede mask
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful large wooden Yoruba Gelede mask
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Nigeria
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Yoruba
Height
46 cm
Indigenous object name
Gelede
Width
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
BelgiumVerified
8395
Objects sold
98.7%
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