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Lot 652
Helmet mask "Agbogho mmuo"
Estimated Value:
900 € - 1.500 €
Result:
incl. Premium and VAT
Description:
Igbo, NigeriaH. 52 cm
The mask with its remarkably high and skilfully carved structure represents the hairstyle of young girls. The white coloured face with black marked scar decoration is crowned by an openwork carved hairstyle structure with polychrome painting. Attached remains of the fabric costumeüms.
Collection of Prof. Dr Hermann Schröder (1902-1991), Aachen, and expanded by his family - Wear, minor damages due to age
