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Yoruba Tribal Epa Masquerade Mask Egungun
This is a very large early 20th century Yoruba Epa masquerade mask with large hooded eyes, broad nose and open mouth, all surmounted by the figure of a warrior on horseback. The warrior holds a large spear with attendant woman to one side, decorated in bright blue and orange pigments.
The large head / mask is hollowed out to wear as a headdress in annual ceremonies to honour the dead. They serve as a means of assuring their ancestors a place among the living. They believe the ancestors have the responsibility to compel the living to uphold the ethical standards of the past generations of their clan, town or family. The Egungun are celebrated in festivals known as Odin Egungun and in family rituals through the masquerade custom.
The piece measures 105 cms high 44 cms deep by 36 cms wide.
Provenance
Property of a Gentleman.
From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland.
UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted antique furniture courier and costs £55 plus vat to most destinations.
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
DL13 3DF
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The large head / mask is hollowed out to wear as a headdress in annual ceremonies to honour the dead. They serve as a means of assuring their ancestors a place among the living. They believe the ancestors have the responsibility to compel the living to uphold the ethical standards of the past generations of their clan, town or family. The Egungun are celebrated in festivals known as Odin Egungun and in family rituals through the masquerade custom.
The piece measures 105 cms high 44 cms deep by 36 cms wide.
Provenance
Property of a Gentleman.
From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland.
UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted antique furniture courier and costs £55 plus vat to most destinations.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Period Early 20th Century Antiques
Item code as623a3403
Status Sold
£485.00 
$617.84 
€569.92 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 30/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Rams Head Antiques
17 Front StreetWolsingham
Weardale
Durham
DL13 3DF
Tel : 07769255544
Non UK callers : +44 7769255544
Get directions to Rams Head Antiques
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