Mask (With Provenance) - Ogoni - Nigeria
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Mask (With Provenance): an Ogoni wooden mask from Nigeria, dating to the mid 20th century, 18 cm high, 16 cm wide and 10 cm deep, weighing 300 g, authentic/original, provenance from a Gallery / Antique dealer, in good condition with an aged patina.
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Description from the seller
Ex Zemanek-Münster auction
Provenance: Justin Barthels (Maastricht, NL)
The Ogoni people have managed to maintain much of their precolonial culture, including their masquerading traditions. Masks are used by the Ogoni for many purposes. Some are reserved for members of secret societies having varying social ranks. Others are mainly for entertainment. The elu mask is an old form of a spirit mask. In many African societies, the color white is associated with the spirit world.
Too small to be worn on the face, the elu is instead attached to a conical cloth cap that covers the entire head of the dancer. The hinged jaw causes the mask’s mouth to open and close during the dance with a clicking sound. Such masks are worn by members of secret men’s societies during festivals and at funerals of important members of the society.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.
Sent by insured and registered mail with Track & Trace.
May also be picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Ex Zemanek-Münster auction
Provenance: Justin Barthels (Maastricht, NL)
The Ogoni people have managed to maintain much of their precolonial culture, including their masquerading traditions. Masks are used by the Ogoni for many purposes. Some are reserved for members of secret societies having varying social ranks. Others are mainly for entertainment. The elu mask is an old form of a spirit mask. In many African societies, the color white is associated with the spirit world.
Too small to be worn on the face, the elu is instead attached to a conical cloth cap that covers the entire head of the dancer. The hinged jaw causes the mask’s mouth to open and close during the dance with a clicking sound. Such masks are worn by members of secret men’s societies during festivals and at funerals of important members of the society.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.
Sent by insured and registered mail with Track & Trace.
May also be picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Ogoni
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask (With Provenance)
Height
18 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
300 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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