Ogoni Mask Nigeria Ram.
Ogoni mask, the Ogonis live in the south of Nigeria, an isolated people who were known late, we know their masks with articulated jaws, rarer are these crest masks with a schematized ram's head, almost abstract; This one is in good condition with a lumpy ash patina, due to the spraying of millet beer by the shaman then the throwing of ashes, flours ... Beautiful patina of use, circa 1950, from a private collection, total height 31 cm.
1 200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1596766
Availability: In stock
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