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Igbo Style Mask - Nigeria, West Africa
Igbo Style Mask - Nigeria, West Africa
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Item/Description: Decorative hand carved two-face helmet mask. From a region of Nigeria known for its complex and diverse mask making tradition. (Igbo Ikorodo, Ceremonial, Harvest, Tribal, Primitive, Spirit, Ritual, Sculpture, Turtle)

Material: Wood, paint

Dimensions: Length: 23 1/2"; Width: 14"; Height: 5 1/2"

Condition: Surface use, cracking from age and wear.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate

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