Yoruba · Nigeria
Disponible
Carved Wooden Mask with Animal Crest and Bared Teeth
Détails
| Dimensions | Hauteur 35 cm (13¾ in)Largeur 15 cm (5⅞ in) |
|---|---|
| Pays | République démocratique du Congo / Gabon / Côte d’Ivoire Central or West African region (such as Gabon, the Congo Basin, or Côte d'Ivoire) |
Symbolique et iconographie
Features a perched animal figure on the crown, deep circular eye apertures, and bared teeth, which traditionally symbolize spiritual guardianship, vigilance, and transformation
Analyse esthétique et formelle
Characterized by a striking top creature sculpture, hollow circular eye sockets, sweeping brow lines, a detailed toothy smile, and an organic, weathered surface texture
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