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Mask of the Poro Society
Chief Bakare Ogundele
Oyo, Nigeria🇳🇬
Current Valuation:₦2,100,000
Historical Sold Record
Sold to Musée du quai Branly (Paris) for ₦2,500,000
MediumPolychrome Carved Hardwood & Pigment
Dimensions80 x 30 x 22 cm
Creation Year2025
AuthenticationARTELLIUM Digital COA Attached
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CREATION ORIGIN
Oyo, Nigeria
West AfricaAuthenticated Origin
GEO-LOCATION VERIFIED
Origin Significance
Handcrafted within the indigenous artisanal traditions of Oyo, Nigeria. Certified by ARTELLIUM Heritage Preservation Network.
Continental Heritage TierClass A Verified
ARTIST LIVING HISTORY & STUDIO JOURNAL
Provenance & Heritage from Chief Bakare Ogundele's Atelier
"I was initiated into carving by my father at age nine. My studio is a sacred compound — visitors remove their shoes."
Documented direct from artist atelier in Oyo, Nigeria
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Chain of Custody & Provenance History
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Masterpiece CreatedJan 18, 2026
Chief Bakare Ogundele
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Ownership TransferredFeb 12, 2026
Musée du quai Branly (Paris)₦2,500,000
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