Mask - Yoruba - Nigeria
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Yoruba Face Mask titled Masque Facial Yoruba, carved wood from Nigeria, representing Yoruba culture in a private collection dating to ca. 1950–1960, measuring 35 cm high by 25 cm wide.
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Masque Facial Yoruba - Yoruba Face Mask
Description (French)
This highly elegant face mask is a remarkable expression of Yoruba artistic genius from Nigeria. Standing out for its rare style and captivating finesse, the work features soft facial traits enhanced by delicately carved ritual scars. The surface is elevated by a lovely patina of wear and traces of kaolin, bringing both visual and spiritual depth to the object. An attachment system at the back bears witness to its function during traditional ceremonies. Through its balance and serenity, this piece perfectly embodies the aesthetic ideal and cultural richness of the Yoruba kingdoms.
Description (English)
This highly elegant face mask is a remarkable expression of the Yoruba artistic genius from Nigeria. Standing out for its rare style and captivating finesse, the work features soft facial traits enhanced by delicately carved ritual scars. The surface is elevated by a lovely patina of wear and traces of kaolin, bringing both visual and spiritual depth to the object. An attachment system at the back bears witness to its function during traditional ceremonies. Through its balance and serenity, this piece perfectly embodies the aesthetic ideal and cultural richness of the Yoruba kingdoms.
Provenance & Services
Collection : This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expedition : The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
Keywords: African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Yoruba, Face Mask, Face Mask, Nigeria
Masque Facial Yoruba - Yoruba Face Mask
Description (French)
This highly elegant face mask is a remarkable expression of Yoruba artistic genius from Nigeria. Standing out for its rare style and captivating finesse, the work features soft facial traits enhanced by delicately carved ritual scars. The surface is elevated by a lovely patina of wear and traces of kaolin, bringing both visual and spiritual depth to the object. An attachment system at the back bears witness to its function during traditional ceremonies. Through its balance and serenity, this piece perfectly embodies the aesthetic ideal and cultural richness of the Yoruba kingdoms.
Description (English)
This highly elegant face mask is a remarkable expression of the Yoruba artistic genius from Nigeria. Standing out for its rare style and captivating finesse, the work features soft facial traits enhanced by delicately carved ritual scars. The surface is elevated by a lovely patina of wear and traces of kaolin, bringing both visual and spiritual depth to the object. An attachment system at the back bears witness to its function during traditional ceremonies. Through its balance and serenity, this piece perfectly embodies the aesthetic ideal and cultural richness of the Yoruba kingdoms.
Provenance & Services
Collection : This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expedition : The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
Keywords: African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Yoruba, Face Mask, Face Mask, Nigeria
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Nigeria
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Yoruba
Height
35 cm
Indigenous object name
Yoruba Facial Mask - Yoruba Face Mask
Width
25 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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