AN OGONI 'BIRD' MASK
Sold for £70
OGONI 'BIRD' MASK,
wood, clay, red pigment to inner helmet portion, clay applied to face beneath, large human nose, cylindrical eyes, protruding beak or tongue, early to mid 20th century, 36cm
Note: Bird masks are a rarer type among the Ogoni.
Provenance: Collection of Julien Harris (1910-2011) - see lot 1066.
Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.
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Sold for £70
OGONI 'BIRD' MASK,
wood, clay, red pigment to inner helmet portion, clay applied to face beneath, large human nose, cylindrical eyes, protruding beak or tongue, early to mid 20th century, 36cm
Note: Bird masks are a rarer type among the Ogoni.
Provenance: Collection of Julien Harris (1910-2011) - see lot 1066.
Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.
