Door with relief carving of crocodile and other elements. Nupe people, Nigeria, mid-20th century.
Wood with organic & mineral pigments, metal nails and other hardware.
(58 1/4" h. x 15 1/2" w. x 1 1/2" d.)
Headdress in form of antelope head surmounting male pangolin - companion piece to female headdress, #AFM-69.
Wood w/ organic and mineral pigments, woven basket, cotton fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells.
(15 1/2” h. x 8” w. x 21 1/2” d. ).
Headdress in form of antelope head surmounting female pangolin - companion piece to male headdress, #AFM-68.
Wood w/ organic and mineral pigments, woven basket, cotton fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells.
(15 1/2” h. x 8” w. x 21 1/2” d. ).
Joseph Cameau (Port-au-Prince, Haiti, b. 1948)
Oil on board (10 1/4" x 12 1/4"), c.1975
Framed in original hand-carved frame. From George and Theodora Mathues collection. Purchased from Nader Gallery in Port-au-Prince in 1975.
Excellent condition.
