Igbo artist Mgbedike (Time of the Brave) Helmet mask
Nigeria, early 20th century
carved and pigmented wood
32 h × 17 w × 12 d in (81 × 43 × 30 cm)
Condition: Vintage condition with some wear. A few small losses to highpoints, some unstable breaks, areas of accretion, and small chips to wood are visible. Sold with pedestal measuring 60 x 12 x 12.
Provenance: Julius Carlebach, New York | Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Marcus | Christie's, New York, Important Tribal Art, 5 May 1995, Lot 92 | Collection of Dina and Jerry Wind
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Nigeria, early 20th century
carved and pigmented wood
32 h × 17 w × 12 d in (81 × 43 × 30 cm)
Condition: Vintage condition with some wear. A few small losses to highpoints, some unstable breaks, areas of accretion, and small chips to wood are visible. Sold with pedestal measuring 60 x 12 x 12.
Provenance: Julius Carlebach, New York | Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Marcus | Christie's, New York, Important Tribal Art, 5 May 1995, Lot 92 | Collection of Dina and Jerry Wind
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