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Igbo Mask, Nigeria
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 19 1/2 in (49.3 cm)
Provenance
Mariette Henau, Antwerp, by 1974
Alan Brandt, New York
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired form the above on March 11, 1998
Alan Brandt, New York
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired form the above on March 11, 1998
Exhibited
Société Générale de Banque, Brussels, Masques du monde, June 28 - July 31, 1974, pl. 39
Frederick S. Wight Gallery, University of California, Los Angeles, Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos, October 9 - November 25, 1984; additional venues:
The Center for African Art, New York, March 12 - June 16, 1985
The National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., July 31 - October 13, 1985
Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, January 5 – March 2, 1986
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, April 10 – June 15, 1986
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, extended loan, May 14, 1998 - March 11, 2013
Frederick S. Wight Gallery, University of California, Los Angeles, Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos, October 9 - November 25, 1984; additional venues:
The Center for African Art, New York, March 12 - June 16, 1985
The National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., July 31 - October 13, 1985
Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, January 5 – March 2, 1986
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, April 10 – June 15, 1986
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, extended loan, May 14, 1998 - March 11, 2013
Literature
Philippe Guimiot and Lucien Van de Velde, Masques du monde, Brussels, 1974, no. 39
Herbert M. Cole, Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos, Los Angeles, 1974, p. 199, fig. 312
Herbert M. Cole, Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos, Los Angeles, 1974, p. 199, fig. 312
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Losses to bottom edge on reverse, and proper right back edge (insect damage). Minor marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips, cracks, and scattered worm holes consistent with age. Fine aged surface with crusty white and black pigment. Some chipping and flaking to surface. An old drill hole from a previous mounting at top of back edge.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.