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Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo)

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AFRICAN IGBO PEOPLES MAIDEN SPIRIT HELMET MASK: African carved wood helmet mask, Igbo Peoples, Nigeria, Agbogho Mmwo (Maiden Spirit) form, having elaborately carved hairstyle, face with white pigment representing the afterlife, scarification symbol

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Fantastic Igbo Maiden Spirit, African mask ~ African Ar: This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and

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Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask (agbogho mmuo): A tall elaborate carved wooden helmet mask featuring an elaborate headdress with lizard motif as well as colorful round finials and painted designs of the white painted face of the maiden. Known by th

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Vintage Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask with Ancestor figure: A Vintage and Rare carved wooden "agbogho mmwo" mask with an elaborate an fantastic coiffure and a wonderfully carved female ancestor figure holding onto the back of the mask. All carved from a single

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Ibo Madien Spirit Mask with elaborate coiffure: A Tall carved wooden helmet mask with white kaolin clay pigment and black painted accented, with remains of colorful costume still attached. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn by men at

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A Black Ibo Madien Spirit Mask, African Art: A Tall carved wooden helmet mask with black painted color and with remains of colorful costume still attached. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn by men at festivals that honor important

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Igbo Maiden Wood Spirit Helmet/Mask w/ Pigments - Early to Mid-Century African: Igbo Maiden Wood Spirit Helmet/Mask w/ Pigments - Early to Mid-Century African Tribal Mask. Hand carved in excellent condition with fading to paint from age. A mirror and 2 glass fragments were incorp

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Igbo Maiden Spirit mask: A tall elaborate carved wooden helmet mask featuring an elaborate headdress with lizard motif as well as colorful round finials and painted designs of the white painted face of the maiden. Known by th

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A Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask: A carved wooden helmet style mask with tall superstructure on top divided into three crests, all decorated with elaborate designs and accented with mineral pigments, painted black coiffure and serene

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Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Female Spirit Mask: **Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maiden Spirit (Agbohbho mmwo) mask with delicate features and

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4 African masks.: A group of four African masks. ++ Horned mask with raffia and hair. ++ Punu style helmet mask. Gabon, Punu style. ++ Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo style. ++ Mask with multiple faces. Provenance: E

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A Fine Igbo Agbogho Mmwo African mask: A Carved wooden semi-helmet mask with painted with linear designs and surmounted by a carved wooden crest and stylized coiffure. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 16 x 11 x 6.5 inches.

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3 African masks and 1 staff, 20th century.: A group of 3 African polychrome masks and 1 staff. 20th century. ++ Left: Helmet maks. DRC, Suku. ++ Left center: Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo. ++ Staff. Nigeria, Yoruba. ++ Right: Mask. Nigeria,

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An Igbo Mask, "agbogho mmwo": Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 60 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verkö

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Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo)

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A carved wooden helmet style mask with tall superstructure on top divided into three crests, all decorated with elaborate designs and accented with mineral pigments, painted black coiffure and serene face. This mask is known locally as Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," such masks are worn by men at festivals that honor important deities. They represent the Igbo ideal of female beauty with such an elaborate hairstyles and facial scars. This mask measures 23 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $50.00. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection.

Condition

Fair, minor loss to crest, well weathered and worn

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Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo)

Name: Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo)
SKU: 143944006
Price: 190 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $1,000

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Starting Price $50

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