Mask Helmet Crest - Wood - Gèlèdé - Yoruba / Yoruba - Nigeria

Yoruba Polychrome "Guélédé” Mask/Helmet/Crest from Nigeria or Benin There is a crack which extends from the forehead to the backside of the mask. The Yoruba live between Nigeria and Benin, in a region covered by forest and savannah. The slave trade strongly affected the Yoruba population and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefs. There were 4 times more gemellary births among the Yoruba than in the rest of the world. Ibeji statuettes are among the most known Yoruba sculptures. These fetishes represent deceased twins, worshipped with libations and prayers, and influenced the daily lives of the families. Objects are sent with insurance and track & trace. Express and secure shipment. Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday, via an express parcel service (Colissimo Expert) of the French Post, with track & trace. The shipment takes between 2 and 3 days for France; 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. You can view and/or pick up the piece in Ajaccio, 20090 France.