Nigeria

Mid 20th c

8 1/4 inches high x 4 1/4 inches wide

Ex: Dr. Noble Endicott, New York

SOLD

Inv. #3745

The Ogoni carvers of the Niger River Delta are known for their small human face masks called “elu.”  The Ogoni elu mask was danced during week-long celebrations of the yam harvest and funerals of members of the men’s association.  Our example has a naturalistic face with slit eyes, pointed nose, elaborate coiffure and articulated jaw.

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