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Julien Gauthier

Cimier de Danse Egungun, Yoruba (Nigeria).

Provenance; collection Albert Saferis.
Millon auction 22 nov. 2023 — Collection Albert SAFERIS, lot 62

H; 30 L; 28 l; 22 cms

Bois, ancienne patine brune pigmentée de blanc et d'indigo.
Accidents et marques d'usages visibles sur les photos

Présentant le visage d'un jeune notable, les yeux grands ouverts lui conférent une belle expressivité éveillée.
Sa coiffe agencée d'une grande natte latérale.

Late 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

Egungun Dance Crest - Yoruba - Nigeria

African & Tribal Art

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Object

Tribal art and objects

Tribal masks

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Figure

Sculpture

Dance mask

Painting

Book

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Mask

Tribal mask

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Dagger

Spoon

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Tribal books manuscripts and catalogues

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Country of origin

DR Congo

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Nigeria

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Benin

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Material

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Iron (wrought)

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Gender

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Condition

Good condition

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Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Fair condition

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Very good condition, see description

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Very good +

Period

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