Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
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LOT 62

Lot 62

Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century

Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century
Lot 62 Details
Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century

carved wood with natural pigment, figural surmount and articulating jaw
mask height 16.5 in — 41.9 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century
Provenance:

Gallery Inge Hett, Berlin;
Klinkmoller collection, Berlin;
Zemanek-Muenster, Wurzburg, Germany, November, 26, 2011 lot 284;

Literature:

David, Jean, Ogoni, Zurich 2002, pg.34

CONDITION DETAILS

Some worming, scuffs and abrasions.

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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