An erotic Gelede mask, Nigeria, carved with a copulating couple with two female attendants, 40cm; and a headress carved with a male and female flanking a central red painted crest, with pointed ears, painted in a black pigment, the base pierced twice on each side, 28.5cm
The Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection, London, UK.
Sold for £240
An erotic Gelede mask, Nigeria, carved with a copulating couple with two female attendants, 40cm; and a headress carved with a male and female flanking a central red painted crest, with pointed ears, painted in a black pigment, the base pierced twice on each side, 28.5cm
ProvenanceThe Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection, London, UK.