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Expressive Yoruba Articulated helmet mask from Nigeria with movable figures, a colourful and vibrant showpiece for the collector of African art.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This expressive helmet mask shows a seated figure with a child facing it, where the child's arms can be moved by an internal rope mechanism. The polychrome painting - with green, red, yellow and blue - is partly preserved and gives the object its lively appearance. The child is still wearing fabric clothing. The layered design, with a sculptural scene placed atop a mask headpiece, reflects the rich pictorial tradition of the Yoruba.<\/p>\n

Origin & meaning<\/strong>
Articulated masks are used in Yoruba culture during festivities that convey social harmony, education and community values. The depiction of a child and an adult can be interpreted as a symbol of transmission of knowledge and care. This specimen is from Nigeria and was acquired at Veilinghuis Peerdeman from a private estate in Dordrecht. The mechanical element makes it particularly attractive to collectors.<\/p>\n

Dimensions & condition<\/strong>
Height 51 cm, width 27 cm, depth 25 cm. Condition: good condition with signs of use and partly preserved pigments.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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