Yoruba People, Egungun mime dancing helmet mask

Yoruba People, Egungun mime dancing helmet mask, c. 1900, Nigeria, dark stained carved wood, the oval face with deeply carved features, scarification to cheeks, with beard and tight coiffure surmounted by large animal ears, on custom black metal stand, accompanied with gallery receipt, 16"h x 9"w x 8"d

Provenance: Berkeley Galleries, London (invoice dated Sept. 14, 1970)
Condition Report: Good, nice authentic patina, vertical hairline cracks running off of neck, drill holes around bottom, rabbit figure left arm with crack separation, mottled surface color **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.