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Belly Mask – Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria

Name: Belly Mask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria
SKU: 25.359
Price: 275.00 EUR
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SKU: 25.359 Category: African Art Tags: African masks, Belly Mask, nigeria, yoruba

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Description

Wonderful wooden belly mask from the YORUBA tribe, Nigeria.
This kind of masks symbolize fertility and are also thought to be worn during boys`initiation ceremonies. Good used condition with slight traces of wear and tear. Large and powerful belly mask with a beautiful aged patina.

Object: Belly Mask

Ethnic group/ culture: Yoruba

Region/ country: Nigeria

Material: Wood

Period: 2nd half 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 72×30×12 cm

Weight: 4500 g

Belly Mask – Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria

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