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Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask, Nigeria

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African Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria: 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

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Fantastic Igbo Maiden Spirit, African mask ~ African Ar: 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

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Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask (agbogho mmuo): 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

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African 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).

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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

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An Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria: The 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.

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Igbo Maiden Wood Spirit Helmet/Mask w/ Pigments - Early to Mid-Century African: 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

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Igbo Maiden Mask: Igbo People (Nigeria) Maiden Spirit Mask Carved wood and polychrome 16 x 20 x 9" minor losses to wood and painted surface commensurate with age.

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Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask, Nigeria, mid 20th century, executed in hand carved wood and pigment, having a triple arched crest, the 'maiden spirit,' mask is worn by men during festivals, the mask represents the Igbo ideal of female beauty: small, balanced features, elaborate hairstyles, and delicate tattoos, 14"h x 8"w x 18.75"d. Please note: Stand is not included in sale.

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Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask, Nigeria

Name: Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask, Nigeria
SKU: 102374596
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $400

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