An Ibibio "idiok" Mask

Maske,"idiok" Ibibio, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1995). - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Genf. Kraftvolle idiok-Klappkiefer-Maske aus der

A highly stylized carved wooden mask with encrusted black mineral pigments surface and hinged lower jaw. This particular example is from the Idiok Ekpo family of masks. The Ekpo masquerade illustrates

Ibibio idiok masks represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors who violated tradition during their lifetime. Idiok masks are designed to inspire both fear and respect. During mask perfor

A rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 12.75 x 8 inches. A durable display stan

Carved wood with deep, well handled surface patina, age and weathering, signs of ceremonial use. Ibibio idiok masks represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors who violated tradition dur

A large carved wooden and painted dance mask with once movable jaw ( now nailed on by tribe) and animal hair attached. This Ibibio idiok mask represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors

**Originally Listed At $250** Western Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A wonderful, hand-carved wooden mask with a wide mouth, tubular eyes, a bulbous nose, and an enormous

West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with a recessed visage, prominent nose and mouth, ovoid eyes with raised rims, a high-arching brow lin

Maske, "idiok ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Raphia. H 39 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, zwischen 1943-1960 vor Ort erworben. Maske aus der Ekpo-Vereinigung, welche

Maske, "idiok ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske aus der Ekpo-Vereinigung, welche bei politischen und rechtlichen An

Maske, "idiok ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 20 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske aus der Ekpo-Vereinigung, welche bei politischen und rechtlichen An

Maske, "idiok ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 31,5 cm. B 17,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, zwischen 1943-1960 vor Ort erworben. Maske aus der Ekpo-Vereinigung, we

A Large and rare old wooden helmet mask of a aggressive "Hell dwelling spirit" with a wild open mouth and several spiral horns, remnants of old paint and obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,

**Originally Listed At $250** Western Africa, Nigeria, Niger River Delta, Ibibio peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An expressive wood mask intended to represent a diseased or deformed individ

wood, black and red paint, The Eket are a subgroup of the Ibibio. With them, as well as with other Ibibio groups such as the Anang, they share stylistic features and various male societies ("ekpo", "i

A well worn, field used wooden mask representing a hell dwelling spirit or Idiok. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additio

wood, black patina, white and red paint, pireced areas to both sides of the nose, slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint, crack, metal base; the "ekpo" (Ibibio word for ancestor) societ

Archaic carved wood and painted ceremonial mask, known locally as an "Idiok" mask representing a "Hell Dwelling Spirit". The mask shows generations of wear and field use. Ibibio peoples, Cross River R

This mask is an example of the idiok ekpo or ugly ghost style of mask. It shows the deformities suggestive of leprosy which are characteristic of this style of mask. Note the swollen face, the missing

Maske mit vier Hörnern Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 30 cm. Provenienz: - Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris - Galerie Khepri, Lode van Rijn (1910-1997), Amsterdam. - Sotheby's

20th c. Carved and etched wood, paint 13" x 10" x 8" Provenance: Private Collection, Europe Sotheby's New York, 5 May 1997, Lot 57 Allan Stone Collection, New York Neighbors to the Igbo, the Ibibio li

A rare and well weathered old carved wooden mask from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Note the 6 open eyes and well handled and aged surface suggesting generations of field use. The mask mea

Maske, "mfon ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 20 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske aus der Ekpo-Vereinigung, welche bei politischen und rechtlichen Anl

Maske, "mfon ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 23 cm. Provenienz: - Albert Polster, Zürich. - Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Eine eindeutige Zuordnung des einstigen Gebra