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Lot 562
A Yaruba Carved and Painted Wood Gelede Masquerade
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A Yaruba Carved and Painted Wood Gelede Masquerade Mask, Nigeria, the face with downcast eyes and full features supporting an elaborate coiffure featuring multiple mounds highlighted with carved knot or bead decoration, incised scarification on cheeks and forehead, height 14 in., suspended on an acrylic standard and plinth.

  • Provenance: Provenance: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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September 12, 2009 10:00 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA, US

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