MAMA KANTANA, Nigeria.
MAMA KANTANA, Nigeria. Wood, slightly crusty patina, pigments. A spectacular mask dominated by two long, curved horns that extend from a narrow, forward-projecting face. The power of this mask lies in its balance between animality and human presence, as well as the precision of the sculptor’s craftsmanship. H. 23.5 cm. (minor chips).
MAMA KANTANA, Nigeria. Wood, slightly crusty patina, pigments. A spectacular mask dominated by two long, curved horns that extend from a narrow, forward-projecting face. The power of this mask lies in its balance between animality and human presence, as well as the precision of the sculptor’s craftsmanship. H. 23.5 cm. (minor chips).
