EKET EKPO SOCIETY MASK

This is a very fine and rare Eket mask from Nigeria, Africa. This lunar-shaped facial mask was created for use by the ekpo society , a society based on ancestor worship, and was presented at the yearl

Title: Mask from the Ekpo secret society, Eket people, Nigeria Size (CM): 23 x 27 x 6 Additional Information: A striking round Eket mask with a sharply carved nose, crescent shaped eyes and narrow, po

A carved wooden mask with partly blackened, partly shiny surface, protruding forehead, raised scar designs typical to the tribe. Such masks were traditionally used by the Ekpo society during the plant

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 Bold and powerful vintage to antique carved wooden mask with various faces, an exaggerated form and various painted designs. Ibibio peoples, Ekpo cult , Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 18 inches.

A rare field used old Ibibio Ekpo society mask, with articulated jaw. The mask shows extensive use and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 inches. Purchased prior to 1975,

Property from the Estate of David Rapkin Description: Two African Wood Masks, a red and white painted and carved wood mask, probably We, Ivory Coast and an Ekpo Society mask, probably Ibibio, Nige

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigments and accented with laundry blue pigments. Such masks were worn by Ekpo members to impersonate the ancestors. Rituals were also performed for planting, har

primitively carved wood, painted with red around the mouth and at the ears. 15.5 in.

A carved wooden mask accented with mineral pigments. Such masks were worn by Ekpo members to impersonate the ancestors. Rituals were also performed for planting, harvesting (yam harvest) and funerals.

4 African Masks: Ibiobio/Nafana/Anang Mfon/Bambara: 1) Ibiobio Ekpo Society Face Mask Nigeria hardwood; kaolin; pigment; 2) Nafana Bedu Plank Mask CíÇte d'Ivoire wood; pigment; 3) Anang Mfon Mask Ni

A carved wooden face mask with red,blue, white and black mineral pigments painted on the face, signs of field use and wear over many years. Bini peoples, Ekpo society, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measur

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

Good Iroquois false face society mask, likely 19th/20th c., North America, black and red painted carved wood, horse hair, modeled with arched ears, slit eyes, a crooked nose and small oval mouth on a

Wood, ancient patina. Eket, Nigeria. 37,5x7,5cm

A Dan Poro Society mask Liberia, of hollowed oval form, the features carved in high relief, with round cutout eyes, small triangular nose and protruding forehead, with perimeter wrapped with bound fab

A fine Bamana Kore society mask, Bamana; MaliLikely from Nossombougou; Of classical form, The mask with high rounded brow and deep concave face, the nasal ridge running from the brow down the face, th

Native American / First Nations, Canada, Ontario / United States, New York, Iroquois, ca. early-20th century CE. A hand carved basswood "False Face Society" mask with copper plates around the eyes, co

Native American / First Nations, Canada, Ontario, Six Nations, Iroquois, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A corn husk mask known as Gajesa or Bushy Head. The braided husks are sewn into conical

Maske Eket, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 17,5 cm Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 400 / 600 EUR 344 / 516

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

A Gelede society mask with an elaborate structure with three birds. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 13"h x 9 1/2"w x 9"d Condition: Very good with some wear wirth minor surface loss Provenance: Private

A Lega Bwami Society wooden mask with minimal wear. Merton Simpson Inventory 8979. 20th century. Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of

A very rare carved wooden mask decorated with incised linear designs. The rites and practices of the Mbole people, who inhabit the east-central region of the equatorial forest in the Democratic Republ