Dance mask - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Yoruba Gelede wooden mask from Nigeria, 20 cm high by 7 cm wide, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s), in good condition with age-related wear, from a French private collection, sold with a certificate of authenticity and without a stand.

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Very beautiful small Yoruba Gelede wooden mask
Provenance: French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

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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 small Yoruba Gelede wooden mask
Provenance: French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

#afrohemian26

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
20 cm
Indigenous object name
Gelede
Width
7 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
8519
Objects sold
98.62%
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