Montol-Goemai sculpture with Gugwom-type mask, Nigeria, first half

Descriptio Wood and organic material. Dimensions: 42 × 13 × 12 cm. Ritual sculpture from the Montol-Goemai people depicting a male figure wearing a Gugwom mask, used in religious ceremonies and initiation dances. Carved with expressive power and balanced proportions, it retains traces of original organic materials. A work of significant ethnographic value, complete and in excellent condition. Origin: Nigeria. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£5,018.59

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