Atlanta, GA
Details
- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 18ʺD × 46.5ʺH
- Styles
- Tribal
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blush
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Nice patina from real use, rubbing, wood crackles, and … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Nice patina from real use, rubbing, wood crackles, and wear. less
- Description
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An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa.
Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white;
Provenance: … more An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa.
Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white;
Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. Harrison Eiteljorg is the founder of the Museum. He is also a collector for African and Oceanic art and his collection is installed at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Yoruba Epa headdress or helmet mask is from Nigeria. For pieces with a similar style, see p103 Art of the Senses African masterpieces from the Teel Collection by MFA.
Lot135 from Sotheby’s African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art Auction on May 17, 2007. Sale number N08320. less
Atlanta, GA
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