An important and very old three-faced helmet mask, partly covered with antelope hide and of monumental dimensions, presenting a dark patina male face associated with death on one side; a light-colored female face symbolizing life associated with a third red face. Ejagham, Nigeria Wood, antelope hides, pigments, visible old missing parts, surface erosions, beautiful patina from use and ritual. H. Height : 40 cm Provenance : - Yves Develon, Paris - Collection Jacques Rouayroux, acquired ca. 1980