Ibibio, Mask, Nigeria, post 1940
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Ibibio people, Nigeria, post 1940
Ibibio face mask
Raised scarification on the temples
With open mouth showing teeth with white pigmentation
Black patina
Height: 27 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Potsdam
Ibibio people, Nigeria, post 1940
Ibibio face mask
Raised scarification on the temples
With open mouth showing teeth with white pigmentation
Black patina
Height: 27 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Potsdam
The face mask was crafted by the people of the Ibibio tribe from Nigeria after 1940. It is carved of wood with domed forehead, classic nose and narrow slit eyes. On the temples are raised scarifications. The open mouth shows the teeth with white pigmentation. The Ibibio mask covers a black patina.
The Ibibio mask is in good condition. It is 27 cm in height. (tm)
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Ibibio, Mask, Nigeria, post 1940
Estimate €400 - €500
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