Gelede Mask, Yoruba People Nigeria

Carved wooden Gelede mask from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Gelede “mask” is more accurately a headdress, since it rests on top of the head and the wearer’s face is covered by a cloth veil. 

Height 35cm  (14 inches)

Width  20cm  (8 inches)

Depth 11cm  (4.5 inches)