Sold2020Water Spirit Mask from the Ijaw of NigeriaA highly stylized carved wooden dance crest / mask from the Ijaw peoples of Nigeria. The headdress is painted wood and measures 16 x 8 inches ( 25 inches tall on custom stand.See Sold Price
Sold2021An Ijaw Mask, "owuamapu" (water spirit)Maske, "owuamapu" (Wassergeist) Ijaw, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 48 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. In der flachen Küstenregion des Nigerdeltas schwellen die zahlSee Sold Price
Sold2023An Ijaw Mask, "owuamapu" (water spirit)Maske, "owuamapu" (Wassergeist) Ijaw, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 79 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1987 in Nigeria erworben). - Helene und Max Kamer, St. Gallen (1989). -See Sold Price
Sold2020Abstract Elongated Ijaw Water Spirit Mask, Cross RiverA wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden helmet mask with a highly stylized zoomorphic form and red textile around the edge to protect the dancers head. Ijaw peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, AfricSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Ijaw Water Spirit Mask Festival Mask, African ArtA very highly stylized wooden mask in the form of a "water Spirit" and worn on a costume during yearly rituals and festivals honoring the water spirits. Ijaw peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, AfriSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ijaw Water Spirit Mask, African ArtA Carved wooden mask in a highly stylized form with geometric shape and spirit face with broad smile, protruding eyes and kaolin clay accents. Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The maSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Mask of a Water Spirit, Ijo peoplesA very rare old example of a "Water Spirit Mask" with kaolin clay and natural pigments on small archaic carved wooden mask. Ijo / Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 1See Sold Price
Sold2018African Water Spirit Mask.African Water Spirit Mask. Nigeria. Carved and stained wood with some paint. Missing bird head, otherwise good condition 28" h. Est. $600-900. Ship: $65See Sold Price
Sold2021A CARVED AND PAINTED NIGERIAN IJAW WATER SPIRIT MASKThe carved wood mask with highly stylized geometric face, animal horns is mounted with a coiled snake atop the head. Provenance: Morton and Estelle Sosland. The Soslands began acquiring examples of AfSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Ijaw Water Spirit Mask for a Shrine, African ArtA Carved wooden maskette , likely hung on a shrine. A highly stylized female face embellished with incised geometric designs accented with various colors of kaolin clay pigment. The Ijaw believed in sSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ijaw Water Spirit Mask with reptile faceA finely carved small Ijo Water Spirit Mask from the Cross river region of Nigeira, West Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The mask measures 15 x 5 inches ( 18.5 inches on displaySee Sold Price
Sold20162 Standing metal figures and water spirit.A group of 2 standing metal figures and water spirit mask. A: West Africa B,C: Nigeria, B: Benin C: Ijo. 20th century. Longest (C): 38"l.Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX. In moSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Ijo Tribe Cross River Water Spirit MaskA Carved wooden mask in abstract form representing a Water Spirit, with exaggerated faces and plank like form. Ijo peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. According to one myth, the masks originSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ijo MaskIjo, Nigeria, 16", East Coast Collection pre 1975, water spirit, long trunk-like mouth with superimposed snake Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction,See Sold Price
Sold2021Igbo Okoroshi Ojo to Honor The Water Spirit MaskA Finely carved wooden mask with heavy black pigment and signs of use and wear. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies to honor the water-spirit Owu, an important figure in Igbo spiritual life. OkoroshSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Ijebu Yoruba Water Spirit Mask Ex Kahan GalleryA very rare carved wooden mask with a highly stylized and abstract form, raised designs and undeniable well handled surface. Such masks are found among the Southern Yoruba of Ijebu, these headdressesSee Sold Price
Sold2016IGBO MMWO AFRICAN SPIRIT MASK, NIGERIA, 15.7"H X 8"W,IGBO MMWO AFRICAN SPIRIT MASK, NIGERIA, 15.7"H X 8"W, ON ACRYLIC STAND APPROX 23"See Sold Price
Sold2023African Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria, Early 20th C.African Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria, Early 20th C. Carved wood, pigment, cloth. Size: 19.5'' x 7.5'' x 11'' (50 x 19 x 28 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2015An Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, NigeriaThe mask with white paint to the face, with three large arches atop the head and fabric hanging from the chin. Approx. 22 1/2 by 7 1/4 in., 57 by 18.4 cm.See Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Ijo Water Spirit MaskA finely carved small Ijo Water Spirit Mask from the Cross river region of Nigeira, West Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The mask measures 12.5 x 5 inches ( 16.5 inches on displaSee Sold Price
Sold2018Water Spirit Mask Sepik RiverWater spirit mask - Sepik River Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 31 cm Water spirit mask from the Iatmul people of the middle Sepik river, Papua New Guinea. This mask kept near the fire place and used in spSee Sold Price
Sold20163 African masks and 1 staff, 20th century.A group of 3 African polychrome masks and 1 staff. 20th century. ++ Left: Helmet maks. DRC, Suku. ++ Left center: Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo. ++ Staff. Nigeria, Yoruba. ++ Right: Mask. Nigeria,See Sold Price
Sold20174 African masks.A group of four African masks. ++ Horned mask with raffia and hair. ++ Punu style helmet mask. Gabon, Punu style. ++ Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo style. ++ Mask with multiple faces. Provenance: ESee Sold Price
Sold2024African Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, NigeriaAfrican 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 idealSee Sold Price
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