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Belly Mask – Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria

 225,00

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SKU: 37.431 Category: Tags: , , ,
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: 70×30×15 cm
Weight: 3200 g
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