An ancient Mmaji mask with beautiful geometric volumes and preserved original polychromy. 
Afikpo, Nigeria 
Wood, plant fibers, pigments, fine patina. 
H. 32 cm 

Provenance : 
- Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris 
- Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 104
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Lot no. 7

An ancient Mmaji mask with beautiful geometric volumes and preserved original polychromy. Afikpo, Nigeria Wood, plant fibers, pigments, fine patina. H. 32 cm Provenance : - Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris - Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 104

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,800
Result
€1,690
Buyer's premium
30%
An ancient Mmaji mask with beautiful geometric volumes and preserved original polychromy. Afikpo, Nigeria Wood, plant fibers, pigments, fine patina. H. 32 cm Provenance : - Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris - Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 104
Sale Wednesday 25 June 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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