Idoma, Nigeria: A mask with two curved rectangular horns.
The Idoma tribes, in southwestern Nigeria, have a variegated artistic output. With figures, dance crests and masks. The present Idoma mask displays an oval face with pointed chin and vertical rows of scarification marks to both temples. This is just as typical for Idoma masks as the (originally) white and black colouring, the small, protruding mouth with inserted wooden teeth and the horns, many variants of which are documented for Idoma masks. The hairstyle, the horns, the ears, eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth are accentuated in black. A typical Idoma mask with good, old patina, one old original repair (crack on the right horn, glued) and minor age damage (colour scuffed, two small tears on the back rim). First half of the 20th century; H: 27 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Austrian collection.
Literature: 'Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture' by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 288.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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Idoma, Nigeria: A mask with two curved rectangular horns.
The Idoma tribes, in southwestern Nigeria, have a variegated artistic output. With figures, dance crests and masks. The present Idoma mask displays an oval face with pointed chin and vertical rows of scarification marks to both temples. This is just as typical for Idoma masks as the (originally) white and black colouring, the small, protruding mouth with inserted wooden teeth and the horns, many variants of which are documented for Idoma masks. The hairstyle, the horns, the ears, eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth are accentuated in black. A typical Idoma mask with good, old patina, one old original repair (crack on the right horn, glued) and minor age damage (colour scuffed, two small tears on the back rim). First half of the 20th century; H: 27 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Austrian collection.
Literature: 'Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture' by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 288.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
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| Esposizione: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |