Head mask
Upper Benue River area, possibly Chamba people, Nigeria
Wood, abrus seeds, encrusted patina
14.5 by 4.5 inches (32 by 11.5 cm)
Provenance:
Ex Christopher Evers, Brussels
Pierre Thoma, Brussels
A rare head mask from the Chamba people, this bird-headed figure wears an enigmatic expression and a neck covered with abrus seeds, some of which have been lost over the years.
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