Julien Gauthier

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Ancient Gelede mask, Yoruba (Nigeria), featuring a scarified face with a headdress in the shape of a coiled snake. Beautiful polychromy, old patina and signs of use.

Ancien masque Gelede, Yoruba (Nigeria) présentant un visage scarifié avec une coiffe en forme de serpent enroulé.
Belle polychromie, ancienne patine et marques d'usage.

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Gelede mask. - Yoruba - Nigeria

Mid 20th century - Polychrome wood. - Good condition

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