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Metadata
Title |
Gelede Mask |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1935 |
Medium |
Wood, pigment |
Dimensions |
H-13.75 inches |
Accession Number |
2022.1 |
Department |
African, Nigeria, Yoruba |
Description |
Of typical form, the helmet mask with classical Yoruba features; large eyes, sensual nose and large lips, depicting a young woman in her prime. The coif is well worked out as a series ofraised triangular nubs. The hair is elaborately braided with a depiction of a cloth hair-band. Scarification to the face with blue infill and a fine patina from use and wear. A very fine example of the type. Date of manufacture: Early 20th Century |
Credit line |
Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato |
Search Terms |
1900s 20th Century Abstract Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity African Ceremonial Object Earth Tones Face Nigeria Mali Mask Organic Material Patina Pigment Ritual Yoruba Zoomorphic |