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Igala Agba wooden helmet mask - Nigeria - African Art

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Igala Agba wooden helmet mask - Nigeria - African Art

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Title: Igala Agba wooden helmet mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art

Description: Several versions of these African helmet masks from the Benue River region exist. The groups living there, whose common ancestors were probably the Akopo, had frequent exchanges and borrowings. This example of African art is similar to the models used during the great royal Igala masquerades. Established near the Niger estuary, speaking a Kwa language, the Igala formed a powerful kingdom until colonization, which marked its decline by the prohibition of festivals and the suicide of the king or ata. Human sacrifices used to accompany these ritual celebrations, giving these people the reputation of head hunters. The Igala use large helmet masks called agba during ceremonies that honor their king. Other types of helmet masks are brought out during egu cult festivals celebrating the spirit of the dead and for yam festivals.

Item category: Mask, helmet, crest

Age: Mid 20th century

Origin: Nigeria

Materials: Wood

Dimensions: 14.96 Inch

Weight: 4.41 Pounds

Note: Stand not included.

Reserve: $283.20

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