Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo)

A carved wooden helmet style mask with tall superstructure on top divided into three crests, all decorated with elaborate designs and accented with mineral pigments, painted black coiffure and serene

African 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 ideal

African carved wood helmet mask, Igbo Peoples, Nigeria, Agbogho Mmwo (Maiden Spirit) form, having elaborately carved hairstyle, face with white pigment representing the afterlife, scarification symbol

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and

A tall elaborate carved wooden helmet mask featuring an elaborate headdress with lizard motif as well as colorful round finials and painted designs of the white painted face of the maiden. Known by th

A Vintage and Rare carved wooden "agbogho mmwo" mask with an elaborate an fantastic coiffure and a wonderfully carved female ancestor figure holding onto the back of the mask. All carved from a single

Carved wooden mask with ornate finial crest and woven rope attached as hair. The entire mask is accented with white kaolin clay and raised tribal designs. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are w

A Tall carved wooden helmet mask with white kaolin clay pigment and black painted accented, with remains of colorful costume still attached. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn by men at

A Tall carved wooden helmet mask with black painted color and with remains of colorful costume still attached. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn by men at festivals that honor important

An Ibo Maiden Spirit helmet mask Agbogho Mmuo Nigeria, the hollowed-out helmet form pierced around the rim for attachment of a cloth head covering, the narrow angular face with pointed chin and open m

Igbo Maiden Wood Spirit Helmet/Mask w/ Pigments - Early to Mid-Century African Tribal Mask. Hand carved in excellent condition with fading to paint from age. A mirror and 2 glass fragments were incorp

Group of three various Nigeria, Africa carved wood and polychrome masks, including: Igbo agbogho mmwo helmet mask with woven material attached; Igala egwu agba; together with Mumuye mask (stand no

Group of three various Nigeria, Africa carved wood and polychrome masks, including: Igbo agbogho mmwo helmet mask with woven material attached; Igala egwu agba; together with Mumuye mask (stand no

Igbo People, "Agbogho Mmwo" spirit mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Nigeria, dark stained carved wood, white pigment, with carved horns and ornamental facial tattoos, 13"h x 7"w x 5"d Provenance: Deaccession

A tall elaborate carved wooden helmet mask featuring an elaborate headdress with lizard motif as well as colorful round finials and painted designs of the white painted face of the maiden. Known by th

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 17.5" Width: 8" Depth: 9.5" Weight: 3.5 lbs An eloborate maiden spirit helmet mask with hair picks on its coiffure. About Igbo Maiden Spir

A carved wooden helmet style mask with tall superstructure on top divided into three crests, all decorated with elaborate designs and accented with mineral pigments, painted black coiffure and serene

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maiden Spirit (Agbohbho mmwo) mask with delicate features and

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: E

A Carved wooden semi-helmet mask with painted with linear designs and surmounted by a carved wooden crest and stylized coiffure. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 16 x 11 x 6.5 inches.

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,

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 60 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verk&#246

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil, Metal. H 23,5 cm. Provenienz: - deutsche Privatsammlung, Berlin. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich.

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Echthaar. H 26 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach Rheinfelden). Die agbogho-mmwo-Mäd