Old mask from the hut - Yoruba - Nigeria
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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This mid-20th-century natural wood Yoruba house mask from Nigeria comes from a private collection and was not intended to be worn.
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Description from the seller
Natural wooden mask from the Yoruba. Its shape and the absence of perforation indicate that it was not intended to be worn.
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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid. The height is provided for information purposes and does not bind the seller to any potential deviation.
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Natural wooden mask from the Yoruba. Its shape and the absence of perforation indicate that it was not intended to be worn.
Overview of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid. The height is provided for information purposes and does not bind the seller to any potential deviation.
Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Old mask from the hut
Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
1 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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