Extremely rare tribal FULANI head mask, YORUBA, Nigeria, 1900-1910

Extremely rare, this ancient and intensively used tribal dance mask. It is a head mask of a FULANI head made by a known sculptor from the Yoruba in Nigeria. This hairdo and hairstyle only occur in the Fulani/Peul. It concerns a mask from the egungun masquerade. The split teeth are recognizably Yoruba, while the ears are atypical for the Yoruba. Look carefully at the photos for the condition. On request, I can send a WeTransfer file with more photos. A simple stand will be included in the delivery.

Height: 30 cm
Circumference below: 56 cm
Weight: 921 grams
Origin: northern area of the Yoruba, Nigeria
Date: 1900-1910
Provenance: ex-collection Hans Zubek