Lot no. 27
"LARGE SHOULDER STATUE -NIMBA
BAGA - GUINEA
This NIMBA was acquired at a public auction in Auxerre from Maître Sineau (Claude Vérité Expert.)
These are village masks worn during festivals, harvests, weddings and funerals. They are supposed to ensure fertility.
Wood, upholsterer's nails - Note a fine repair to the nose - H. 110 cm -
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African, American and Oceanic Art
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