Ibo Face Mask, Polychrome Painted

Description

Unusual face mask probably Ibo, Congo or Nigeria. Shallow recess to the reverse of wormed wood. The face with a round ovoid form skull, orange painted eyes and raised circular cheeks, orange and white painted nose, and small open mouth. Size 10 1/4" H x 6 3/4" W

Acquired by current owner from the Argiles Gallery, Paris in 1990.

Condition

Losses to paint and pigment throughout, later added fabric behind eyes.

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Ibo Face Mask, Polychrome Painted

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