YORUBA GELEDE MASK,
wood, hornbill crest, almond shaped eyes, vertical scarification to forehead, stylised carved cowrie shells to cheeks, mid 20th century, 39cm
Note: A similar example was sold by Christie’s Paris on 25-6/01/2012 [Lot 680].
Provenance: Collection of Julien Harris (1910-2011) - see lot 1066.
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Sold for £35
Estimated at £100 - £200
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