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Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced

Offered by: Iconic Design Gallery

Description
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced.

Offered for sale is a Nigerian Yoruba Gelede headdress mask topped with movable marionettes which have been danced in rituals. The rare and unique mask is made of carved wood, African textiles and strings to activate the teacher with the student.

More Information

Origin:	Nigeria
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Paint,String,Textile,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	717574

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	12 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	30.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Iconic Design Gallery was established by Alberto Guerrero in 1991 and focuses on bringing to it's client's a wide variety of furniture, fine art, sculpture, lighting, decorative objects and hard to find pieces. We are the definitive source for interior designers in South Florida. We have a large inventory of eclectic pieces that we source around the world.