Masque de danse - Elu - Ogoni - Nigeria






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Masque de danse du Nigeria, peuple Ogoni, masque Elu du milieu du XXe siècle, sculpté en bois, hauteur 41,5 cm, largeur 16 cm, profondeur 10,5 cm, poids 607 g, avec support, provenance collection privée, authentique original, bon état.
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Elu mask of the Ogoni people from Nigeria. Mid-20th century. Ex. private French collection. This striking Ogoni mask features a distinctive architectural superstructure above the head, possibly representing a symbolic ancestral house or shrine associated with spiritual authority and ceremonial importance. The mask displays expressive traditional carving and carries a strong cultural presence.
The Ogoni people are an indigenous ethnic group from southern Nigeria, known for their rich artistic traditions, ceremonial culture, and deeply symbolic masks and sculptures used in community rituals and performances. Ogoni art is valued for its expressive forms, spiritual significance, and strong connection to ancestral heritage.
The Elu mask is a traditional ceremonial mask of the Ogoni people, characterized by expressive facial features and symbolic spiritual meaning. Elu masks were used in performances and community rituals, representing ancestral spirits and cultural identity.
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Elu mask of the Ogoni people from Nigeria. Mid-20th century. Ex. private French collection. This striking Ogoni mask features a distinctive architectural superstructure above the head, possibly representing a symbolic ancestral house or shrine associated with spiritual authority and ceremonial importance. The mask displays expressive traditional carving and carries a strong cultural presence.
The Ogoni people are an indigenous ethnic group from southern Nigeria, known for their rich artistic traditions, ceremonial culture, and deeply symbolic masks and sculptures used in community rituals and performances. Ogoni art is valued for its expressive forms, spiritual significance, and strong connection to ancestral heritage.
The Elu mask is a traditional ceremonial mask of the Ogoni people, characterized by expressive facial features and symbolic spiritual meaning. Elu masks were used in performances and community rituals, representing ancestral spirits and cultural identity.
