An 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 zahl

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). -

The 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 Af

A 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 s

A 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, Afric

A 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, Afri

A 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 display

A 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 ma

A 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.

A 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 1

A 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. Okorosh

A 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 origin

A 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 headdresses

African Water Spirit Mask. Nigeria. Carved and stained wood with some paint. Missing bird head, otherwise good condition 28" h. Est. $600-900. Ship: $65

A 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 displa

Water 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 sp

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 mo

A vintage carved wooden mask with brightly painted features and a wonderful image of Mami Wata the water spirit as well as serpents and frogs. The mask measures 21 x 9 inches. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,

A 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. Okorosh

Ijo, 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,

Two African, Nigerian carved wood pieces, including: Igbo polychrome mask with finely detailed features; together with Ijo water spirit headdress; H: 37 1/4" (taller, approx.)

A carved wooden dance mask with raised linear designs and tall carved horns, well handled surface. Masks of this type are used in masquerades performed at festivals to honor Urhobo water spirits that

A RENAISSANCE REVIVAL PAINTED WOOD CIRCUS WAGON GROTESQUE MASK PANEL, LATE 19TH CENTURY, carved in deep relief in the form of a nature or water spirit with a terribilita expression, gaping mouth, and

wood, three-part, polychrome paint, In ancient times, the people of Sri Lanka were convinced that diseases were caused by evil spirits or devils. To appease the devils, songs of praise and mask dances