An Ibibio Mask, "idiok ekpo"

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

**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

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

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

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

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

Maske, "mfon ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 24 cm. Provenienz: - Vittorio Mangiò, Monza. - Albert Polster, Zürich. - Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Restored: modeled

Maske, "mfon ekpo" Ibibio, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Maske aus der Ekpo-Vereinigung, welche bei p

Maske, "mfon ekpo" Ibibio-Anang, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 31,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Eine eindeutige Zuordnung des einstigen Gebrauchs

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

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

**Originally Listed At $150** Western Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-carved wooden entertainment mask with soft facial features, such as slit-form eyes, a

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

Lot of three masks: one Nalu Bandu Mask, losses to paint, cracks and separation commensurate with age. One Congolese mask, some wear of paint and cracking. One Ibibio Ekpo mask with hinged jaw. 31", 1

Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved entertainment mask depicting an attractive visage with soft features and a prominent black coiffure. The Ibibio reside in small vill

**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