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Mumuye mask, Nigeria.

Name: Mumuye mask, Nigeria.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 5949B5W9NX
Price: 375 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery ETHNIC ART GALLERY

375 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 83000, Taroudant, Morocco

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Mumuye mask called shoulder (rather worn on the head) also called Sukwava, formerly it was used during ceremonies of preparation for wars, but now it appears during rites which aim to ward off bad luck and divert evil influences. Our example of approximately 56cms high is carved in a hard wood eroded by use, the elements and time (it should be noted old indigenous repairs of cracks in the wood). A rare and spectacular object dating from the middle of the 20th century.

Ref: 5949B5W9NX

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Ethnic group	Mumuye - Mumoye
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Nigeria
Height (cm)	56cms