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20th C. African Igbo Wooden Crested Dance Helmet Mask

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20th C. African Igbo Wooden Crested Dance Helmet Mask

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Description

**Originally Listed At $100**

Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A large and finely-carved wooden helmet mask intended as dancing wear for rituals and ceremonies. The mask, meant to sit atop one's head rather than over the face, consists of a domed helmet portion with dozens of minute incised striations and triangular designs around the exterior. A wide, semicircular crest arches from the front face to the back, displaying several concentric, arching bands. Embellished with a dark-brown pigment, this is a wonderful example from the Igbo tribe! Size: 9.5" H (24.1 cm).

Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970

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Condition

Expected surface wear commensurate with age, losses to top portion of crest, stable hairline fissures across crest and helmet, with fading to pigmentation, otherwise very good. Nice light earthen deposits within some recessed areas.

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20th C. African Igbo Wooden Crested Dance Helmet Mask

Name: 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Crested Dance Helmet Mask
SKU: 63012729
Price: 75 USD
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