Gelede helmet mask of a gendarme. Male Yoruba dancers wear gelede masks at festivals honoring the women of the Community. Gelede masquerades often serve as a showcase for artistic innovation, with their masks depicting motifs that are both entertaining and critical. This mask depicts a French gendarme, a colonial soldier wearing a blue CAP, and was most likely performed as a critique of French personal and political behavior during the colonial period.
Measures: Mask alone 11.5 inches high, on stand 16 in high.
Measures: Mask alone 11.5 inches high, on stand 16 in high.
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Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
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Style:Tribal(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:WoodHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Benin
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Period:Mid-20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Stamford, CT
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Reference Number:Seller: LU803019812012
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