Incredible Vintage Wood Carved Tribal YORUBA Mask GELEDE Helmet Nigeria Africa

Description

View Incredible Vintage Wood Carved Tribal YORUBA Mask GELEDE Helmet Nigeria Africa with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. 10” Mask Depth. This is a highly unique decor piece for any setting and a great addition to any mask collection. No major cracks or breaks. Featuring an Old LARGE Wood Carved Tribal YORUBA GELEDE Helmet Mask Nigeria Africa. It has dark brown coloring on the crown and sides with beige/brown coloring on the face with facial features traditionally found on Yoruba Gelede masks and engravings that surround the crown feature at the top and edges adjacent to the cheek. These were used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria in masquerade performances to honor women, particularly elders and ancestors, and seek their blessings for the community. These are particularly rare African tribal masks/helmets. This one has significant depth at 10” and fits like a helmet. In good pre owned condition; there is paint loss/discoloration on some of the edges and face as well as minor indentations on the crown and facial region. No major cracks or breaks. It displays beautifully especially for the vintage and material type. Measurements are; 16” Height 9.5” Width 10” Mask Depth 3 LBs 6 oz Weight pre packaging This is a highly unique decor piece for any setting and a great addition to any mask collection. Item will be packed and shipped with care; see my account for more unique items. Shipping can be combined Category: Antiques › Ethnographic › African › Other African Antiques.

Primary Material

Wood

Original/ Repro

Original

Color

Multi-Color

Product

Masks

Original/Reproduction

Original

Material

Wood

Tribe

Yoruba

Region of Origin

African

Unit Quantity

1

Age

Post-1940