African, Igbo, Nigeria, Wood Helmet

Igbo, Nigeria, carved wood helmet, darkened patina with white pigment surface, 13.5"h x 8.25"w x 3"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African Igbo Helmet Mask, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Stand included. Igbo Helmet Masks (agbogho mmwo), represent female spirits and were worn by men in masquerades to portray the feminine ideal

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

Type: Helmet / maskMaterials: Wood, textileMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: Early to mid 20th centuryMaker: African (Nigeria, Igbo)Description: A carved and polychromed Igbo helmet mask, worn by

Standing African Igbo Ikenga Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Depicted wearing a pith helmet, a carved "string" of beads, and holding a traditional title staff (repaired). Carved wood with kaolin, yellow ocher

Group of three various Nigeria, Africa carved wood and polychrome masks, including: Igbo agbogho mmwo helmet mask with woven material attached; Igala egwu agba; together with Mumuye mask (stand no

Group of three various Nigeria, Africa carved wood and polychrome masks, including: Igbo agbogho mmwo helmet mask with woven material attached; Igala egwu agba; together with Mumuye mask (stand no

African Igbo Mask, Nigeria. Wood, cloth and pigment. Stand not included. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 47'' x 18'' x 18'' (119 x 46 x 46 cm).

Two tall African Igbo, Nigeria carved wood figures; one wearing elaborate headdress; the other with typical scarification detailing; H: 45 1/2" (taller, approx.)

African Igbo, Nigeria carved wood and polychrome ogbodo enyi (elephant spirit) mask; with woven raffia elements to verso (stand not included); L: 20" (approx.)

African Igbo, Nigeria carved wood ikenga figure; seated with elaborate openwork headdress; H: 30" (approx.)

African Igbo, Nigeria carved wood ikenga figure; seated with elaborate openwork headdress; H: 30" (approx.)

African Igbo, Nigeria carved wood and polychrome ogbodo enyi (elephant spirit) mask; with woven raffia elements to verso (stand not included); L: 20" (approx.)

African Igbo Figure, Nigeria. Carved wood. Size: 17'' x 3'' x 3'' (43 x 8 x 8 cm). Private California collection.

African Igbo Door, Nigeria. Carved wood. Door. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 55'' x 22'' x 2'' (140 x 56 x 5 cm).

African Igbo Door, Nigeria. Carved wood. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 40'' x 14'' x 1'' (102 x 36 x 3 cm).

2 African Igbo Masks. Nigeria. Carved wood. Largest Size: 30" x 10.5" x 15" (76 x 27 x 38 cm).

African Igbo Tall Ikenga, Nigeria. Carved wood, plant fiber, metal. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 57'' x 10'' x 10'' (145 x 25 x 25 cm).

Pair of African Igbo Ancestor Figures, Nigeria. Carved wood. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 1) 39'' x 9'' x 8'' (99 x 23 x 20 cm); 2) Size: 35'' x 7'' x 7'' (89 x 18 x 18 cm).

African Igbo Alusi Figure, Nigeria. Carved wood. Size: 32.5'' x 6'' x 4.5'' (83 x 15 x 11 cm). Provenance: A private Oregon collection. Height on Stand: 33" (84 cm).Stand Included.

African Igbo / ibo Tribe nigeria Articulated Wood carved Small Mask with nails for teath, wear to mask, 1 leather connector broken, , 7" X 5"

African Igbo, Nigeria polychrome and carved wood standing figure; of male form; wearing a brimmed hat; H: 20 1/2" (approx.)

African Igbo Ancestor Figure, Nigeria, 19th Century. Carved wood and paint. On stand. Provenance: ex Jacques Kerchache, Paris; Ex Ana and Antonio Casanovas, Spain. Size: 61'' x 12'' x 11.5'' (155 x 30

Group of two African masks. One Igbo mask, Nigeria, polychrome decorated wood with lovely incised details in the hair. One Dan Mask, Cote d'Ivoire, dark wood with woven details.Igbo; height: 16 in x w