Mask - "Gelede" Yoruba mask - 25 cm - Benin
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
Benin
Yoruba
Wood, paint
Dimensions 25 x 30 x 31 cm
Weight 1240 g
Mask of the Yoruba ethnic group, of the "Gelede" type, from Benin (border area with Nigeria).
Spectacular ceremonial mask, carved in one piece of wood, representing the bird. The polychromy shows a few irregularities and small losses - see photos.
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Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateBenin
Yoruba
Wood, paint
Dimensions 25 x 30 x 31 cm
Weight 1240 g
Mask of the Yoruba ethnic group, of the "Gelede" type, from Benin (border area with Nigeria).
Spectacular ceremonial mask, carved in one piece of wood, representing the bird. The polychromy shows a few irregularities and small losses - see photos.
Shipping method:
France: Colissimo
Europe: Colissimo International
Rest of the world: happy-post
You are bidding on high-quality objects here. Books are offered without reserve.
We began working with Catawiki in 2015. You can consult our ratings, which are among the best on Catawiki.
Items are shipped the day after your payment with tracking and traceability, in truly secure packaging. We guarantee a professional and personalized service, from the end of your auction to the receipt of your items.
Feel free to bid on several items; you will only pay the shipping costs once. Catawiki buyers’ fees are much lower than you would pay at an auction house. Additionally, packaging is free; you pay only for shipping. If you win 2 lots or more, you may be billed below the actual shipping cost.
Please note that books will be shipped via Mondial Relay to reduce shipping costs. Therefore, we will ask you to provide your preferred delivery point before proceeding with the shipment. Thank you for your interest and good luck.
NO SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Benin
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
"Gelede" Yoruba mask - 25 cm
Height
25 cm
Width
30 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
1.24 kg
Estimated period
1900-2000
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